Oasis Marine Power Ltd has completed the first stage of testing their offshore charging station, hailing the design a success. This product was the first design under development and is the first of its kind globally to reach sea trials. It offers to revolutionise renewable energy use for the maritime industry. Sea trials were held […]
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A pioneering barbering academy has welcomed its first intake of students onto a 15-week course that will launch their careers in the burgeoning male grooming sector. The first eight students have enrolled into the new Sovereign Barber School in Glasgow. It is the first training venture for Sovereign Grooming and the team hope to train
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The UK’s largest property auctioneer – operating as Auction House Scotland in Scotland – says that there is now clear evidence of the impact that the global Coronavirus pandemic has had on the auction market, as the group sees an all-time record for the annual amount of money it has raised, as well as a
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One of Scotland’s largest law firms is urging other businesses to commit to staff volunteering, claiming it adds value to employees’ professional and personal lives. In 2020, Thorntons signed up to Dundee-based Social Good Connect, looking to help staff feel connected during the challenges of lockdown. Launched by CEO Caroline McKenna during the first lockdown,
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The Motherwell based Peter Vardy Group is further enhancing its industry-leading formula with the launch of an innovative business vehicle rental service. Peter Vardy FlexAuto, the latest addition to the brand will supply a comprehensive range of makes and models, from small cars to commercial vans. Giving businesses the opportunity to control and reduce their
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Scottish construction consultancy Soben has announced the expansion of its global operations into the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, with the launch of its Singapore office, supported by two new senior appointments. Andrew Murie will take the role of APAC chief executive, with Callum Agnew joining as director for mission critical. Soben’s new APAC team will
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The board of Walker’s Shortbread Ltd has announced the appointment of Nicky Walker (pictured above) as Managing Director with immediate effect. Nicky joined the family firm 25 years ago, was appointed to the board in 2007 as Production Director and has been instrumental, working alongside his late father, Joe, in developing the company’s world-class facilities
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Scott Group, the leading industrial supplies organisation, has made three key director appointments. David Holmes, who has been with the business since 2010 has been promoted to Director of Information Technology, Danielle Kerr who joined as a divisional accountant in 2016 has been promoted to Finance Director of Scott Pallets’ reconditioned business unit; and Bill
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A site safety specialist is delivering the first major innovation in 90 years for simple handrails which protect millions of workers across the UK. Scottish-based Kite Group already provides vital safe access to industrial and commercial premises nationally and promises that its new breakthrough product brings major environmental benefits. Managers of the £3 million+ a-year
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The chief executive at Ovo Energy has been asked by MPs and unions to explain £40m of loans and cash transfers, after cutting hundreds of Scots jobs. Stephen Fitzpatrick’s company was given £17m in furlough payments after taking over SSE’s retail division in January 2020. The Perth-headquartered business employs around 700 people, with bases in
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