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and engages with the wider community. This, he says, is an integral part of driving the business’ success.
“ We’ re pretty relaxed as an organisation; I don’ t run a nine-to-five operation,” he affirms.“ We’ ve got a good team. At this time last year, I had three employees; I now have six. We’ ve also taken on a young CAD Technician graduate who was struggling to find work despite having a first class honours degree. Most of these are people I’ ve met through playing hockey for Sutton Hockey Club. It really underlines why sport and community engagement are important; it creates connections. People do their best, and if we can support those individuals to exceed expectations and excel in themselves, then that is what we should do. That includes personal development as well as the development of the company.
“ In addition, we prefer face-to-face meetings. Business is about people buying from people. That’ s how it used to work, and I think there is a danger that with AI, Teams, and other technologies, we’ ll lose that personal connection.”
As FTPS looks to the future, its approach remains centred around investing, adapting, and staying close to its customers. From major infrastructure projects such as IC2 to continued investment in its people, technology, and capabilities, the business is building on its experience while preparing for what comes next. In an increasingly complex market, FTPS continues to prove that long-term success is built not only on technical expertise, but on the people and relationships behind it. ■
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