AN WHITCHURCH man's app that helps users to find exact addresses has been named as a finalist in a national business awards.

The Dalus app was developed by Spencer Taylor from Higher Heath, was officially launched in April and has the exact address location for over 34 million addresses across the UK.

Spencer was working in the tech industry for nearly four years and developed the app alongside chief technical officer Ruben Riano, data manager, Garry Martin and finance director Mark Greenwood.

He came up with the app while working as a Tesco delivery driver and finding other address apps and satnavs could not get him to all the addresses on his routes.

He added: "This is the first awards we have entered so to be recognised as a finalist in such a prestigious UK event is a real coup for us.

"I developed Dalus after taking a career break and I knew that my colleagues and countless others who drive for a living were facing the same difficulties in simply not having accurate enough ways to find the addresses.

"From building the first prototype to launching the new Dalus App on the app store and Google Play, it has been a five year process.

"The Dalus App gives drivers the ability to add further information to a record about the property, to share details about hazards, things to look out for to help identify a property, directions and they can even add a picture as well as other notices.

"We have more downloads every day and the feedback we are getting is just incredible.

"We want to help people reduce stress, save time, and help the environment by reducing CO2 and cutting down on petrol usage."

Business Success Recognition Awards was established by Stacey Calder to celebrate the work done by businesses and individuals.

Spencer and his team were among 600 entries.

Stacey said recognition of small business is critical.

She added: "These awards come at a time where recognition for small businesses is critical.

"It makes me incredibly proud to be able to give a platform for small businesses to not only recognise their achievements, but to give them a way to raise their profile and showcase what they do.

"Visibility is key to a business at any time, but with lockdown restrictions and everything Covid-19 brought with it right now, it’s vital."

For more information about Dalus visit dalustechnologies.com, and to download the app search Dalus on the Apple app or Android Play store.