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March 2023

ESPRIA FORMS A NEW PARTNERSHIP

Managed service provider Espria has announced a new strategic alliance with Five9, a leading provider of intelligent cloud contact centre solutions.  The collaboration will allow both companies to extend the delivery of leading capabilities that help businesses deliver more engaging and unified customer journeys across digital and voice channels and between virtual and live agents.   […]

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SPACE SOLUTIONS COMPLETES MAJOR OFFICE RENOVATIONS

Workplace design and management consultancy, Space Solutions, has completed a major renovation of Piper Sandler’s office in Aberdeen. Located in Waverley Place, Aberdeen, the 15,800 sq. ft., Grade B office building has been modernised to nurture team culture and flexibility while retaining its historic features. The project was led by the SPACE Design & Build

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SPIRITS COMPANY CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH THE LAUNCH OF A NEW BOTTLING FACILITY 

Artisanal Spirits Company plc, owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), the largest whisky club in the world which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023, has formally launched its first ever multi-purpose supply chain facility, marking what it called a ‘real step change’ in its supply chain performance. Andrew Dane, Artisanal Spirits Company plc

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RECENT IMPROVEMENTS LEADS TO AVANTI WEST COAST GETTING A CONTRACT EXTENSION

A short-term contract extension has been handed to train operator Avanti West Coast by the Department for Transport (DfT). The FirstGroup-owned operator has struggled with reliability and punctuality during parts of the past year. Its contract was due to expire at the end of March but has been extended until October 15. Transport Secretary Mark

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PRODUCTION FIRM MAKES ACQUISITION AS PART OF AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS

Multi-award winning full-service technical production partner, JLL has acquired Scruffy Bear Pictures, an acclaimed independent film company.  The acquisition comes hot off the heels of the business’ recent merger announcement. A progressive step forward will further JLL’s ability to support its client’s needs by expanding its full-service production partnership offer, allowing JLL to deliver high quality, professional

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GREEN LIGHT HAS BEEN GIVEN FOR NEW HAYMARKET YARDS DEVELOPMENT

Proposals for the delivery of an exciting mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the green light by City of Edinburgh Council. The approved planning application, granted subject to conditions, includes the demolition of the low-rise and outdated Elgin House office building, which lies close to Haymarket Station and the tram link and

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OIL MIST SOLUTION POWERS COMPLIANCE LEV TOWARDS ANOTHER SPECTACULAR YEAR

A Scottish firm which is helping manufacturers cut costs, dramatically reduce energy usage and improve health in the workplace is on target to achieve a remarkable 90% growth rate in the 12 months to June this year. The spectacular growth trajectory by Ayrshire-based Compliance LEV, which specialises in Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), comes on the heels

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RETAIL CHAIN IN STRENGTHENED POSITION DESPITE DROP IN PROFITS

Home Bargains is in a “strengthened” financial position despite its profits being cut by more than £100m during its latest financial year. The Liverpool-headquartered discount retailer has posted pre-tax profits of £293.1m for the 12 months to June 30, 2022, down from £396.7m in the prior year. However its turnover, according to newly-filed documents with

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STUDENT RENTS SEES A BOARDROOM RESTRUCTURE

Student Rents, the Edinburgh-based SaaS rental platform, has appointed Jamie Stewart as its new chief executive after closing a £470,000 Crowdcube seed round. Stewart, 19, steps up from chief brand officer and replaces his father Grant MacCusker, who becomes non-executive chairman as the company prepares for major growth on the back of the investment.  The pair

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