Newtownabbey firm launches '˜Stellar' product

The Newtownabbey based company currently employs seven people and with the development of the new Stellar Bench, they are hoping to expand their team by 70% in the next two years.

The Stellar Bench is a versatile outdoor bench that offers USB mobile device charging and utilises solar energy without the need for any electricity.

The simple design of the bench allows solar energy to be collected and stored in the integrated battery system and it can be used as and when required.

Now exporting to 20 countries including the Middle East, USA and Australia, ESF has seen significant growth in terms of the products it supplies to the international market.

The company has successfully developed from servicing the local market with street furniture to diversifying its products, utilising solar and innovative technology and has increased their solar product portfolio, with the introduction of this new and innovative product.

“This is the first product that ESF has designed and manufactured and we’ve worked with our solar technology experts to make sure this product was of the highest standard,” said MD Alan Lowry.

“Solar renewable energies are becoming more prevalent and with a number of Smart Cities across the globe, there is a greater need for products like this.

“One of the major USPs of the Stellar Bench is that it can be uniquely customised for each individual client with features that include WIFI, ambient LED lighting, themed or branded ends, signage and advertising, data gathering or various colour options.

“We live in a society where there is a need to be connected at all times and the placement of products like the solar bench, as well as the street charge units that we provide, means consumers will never run out of charge.”