Meath business selected in final for National Enterprise Awards
Premier Energy Storage will represent Local Enterprise Office Meath at the awards that take place on Thursday, May 22 in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin.
Premier Energy Storage provides bespoke high quality fuel system solutions to assist clients transition to HVO fuel. The company offers expert guidance in making heating and power generation systems greener.
The company serves clients across Europe and prides itself on remaining committed to sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.
Sales Director at Premier Energy Storage, Jonny Heasley said: 'We are honoured to be recognised at a national level and see it as validation of our mission to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient energy solutions to our clients across multiple sectors.'
This is the 25th year of the Local Enterprise Office initiative, which was won last year by DreamDev Technologies, supported by Local Enterprise Office Kildare.
Finalists compete for a prize fund of €50,000 and along with an overall National Enterprise of the Year winner there are categories for Best Start-Up, Best Export Business, an Innovation Award, a One-to-Watch Award, and a Sustainability Award.
There is also an Outstanding Achievement award for a business that started with their Local Enterprise Office and has gone on to achieve international growth with the assistance of Enterprise Ireland.
Head of Enterprise at LEO Meath, Joe English said: 'The diversity of sectors and innovation shown again this year is outstanding and the winners will no doubt produce businesses destined for international success.
'These businesses have excelled in their areas and have the potential to follow in the footsteps of previous winners to become successful global companies.'
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