TES have been recognised as a Gold Level Innovator by Innovate NI, on behalf of the Department for Economy, as a result of our successful innovation programme. TES are committed to innovation as a central pillar of our company and have recently successfully developed and implemented a number of new innovations across the business.
Over the last 20 years TES have conceived, tested, implemented and proven many innovative solutions which have reduced cost, time, wastage, enhanced sustainability and minimised environmental impacts. TES actively encourage innovation throughout the company and at all levels, listening to our staff, our customers, project delivery partners and feeding that input into our strategic planning.
Innovate NI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland in partnership with local councils and further education colleges which supports businesses to innovate successfully. The Innovation Framework, provided by Innovate NI, provides a pathway to implement and commercialise ideas, with a four step process;
- Ideation: Creating valuable new business ideas.
- Selection: Choosing the best ideas to develop.
- Development: Developing and testing the best idea.
- Commercialisation: Launching the new product or service, or implementing a new process.
This Framework ensures a focus on generating ideas, objectively selecting the right idea, testing and developing it thoroughly and commercialising or implementing it to create value in the business.
Commenting on the award of Gold Level Innovator status TES Chairman, Brian Taylor said “we’re delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Level Innovator by Innovate NI, innovation has been a key part in the successful growth and development of TES over the past 20 years and it will continue to be hugely important to the company as we move forward. This is recognition of the work and innovative mindset of TES staff who are continually bringing forward new ideas for improving TES products, services and processes.”
