By Iveren McCallion
A county Antrim firm's been awarded the Product of the Show prize at this year's Innovate event in Birmingham.
Newtownabbey- based Environmental Street Furniture received the accolade for its high tech and futuristic outdoor bench.
The 'Stellar Bench' boasts USB mobile charging, using just solar energy with no need for any electricity.
The stored solar energy also powers LED lighting on the bench and can be used for WIFI.
It was voted the best by exhibitors and delegates at the event.
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