Water industry experts, Invenio Systems, have relocated to Friar Gate Studios, part of the Connect Derby managed workspace scheme.
The company was founded in 2015 by Stephen Tooms and Stuart Trow to provide innovative solutions to the water industry.
Invenio Systems’ main focus is on developing new techniques to collect and analyse data, which will provide better information on which to make investment decisions, and to guide routine operations.
Since being acquired by Halma in 2019, the company has grown rapidly and now operates offices in Cwmbran, Washington, Tyne and Wear and Newport.
The move to Friar Gate Studios was to enable expansion of the Data Science team and centralisation of some operational support activities. It is designed to support the rapid growth in services and systems offered to water companies across the UK.
Commenting on the move to Friar Gate Studios, Keith Hilson, director of Invenio Systems, said: “We are very happy with our new office space at Friar Gate Studios, which is perfect for our needs. The facilities are great, especially the large meeting rooms which we use regularly to meet and plan with clients.
“The Connect Derby staff are always on hand to help with any queries and issues we have and have made us feel at home here.
“Being located in the Midlands will enable us to service our clients quicker and more efficiently, which will improve the level of service we provide.”
Ann Bhatti, head of Connect Derby, added: “We are delighted to welcome Stephen, Stuart, and their team to our flagship building at Friar Gate Studios. Their innovative business is a great addition to the range of creative and non-creative businesses already based here.
“Friar Gate Studios’ city centre location is proving increasingly popular with businesses looking for a flexible working environment and we are now proud to boast a dynamic and diverse community of new and established businesses.”
