Spherical display technology firm Pufferfish has exceeded its £600,000 funding target. The Edinburgh-based business plans to use the money to expedite its growth plans in the market for interactive and immersive display experiences. The bulk of the funding was secured from existing investors, including Scottish Enterprise and Par Equity, with additional investment coming from a […]
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Amazon has confirmed plans to close its distribution centre in Gourock, putting about 300 jobs at risk. The online retail giant has launched a consultation with staff, but has yet to provide details of when the base will close. The Inverclyde site is one of three fulfilment centres earmarked for closure in the UK and
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The Port of Dundee’s new road salt import and distribution hub is handling 70,000 tonnes of road salt this year for distribution to Scotland’s regional depots via Scotland’s east coast ports. Forth Ports has imported millions of tonnes of road salt through the Ports of Leith and Rosyth over the past number of years and
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Engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell is expanding its construction presence in the U.K. through the creation of a dedicated Construction Group to serve the U.K. market. This builds upon the existing construction services being provided to National Grid. The expansion will result in the doubling of the size of the Construction Group in
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Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has been awarded a £12 million contract to carry outmileage-based modernisation of ScotRail’s Class 334 fleet of 40 trains operating betweenGlasgow and Edinburgh.The contract was placed by Eversholt Rail, who leases the trains to ScotRail, which wasrenationalised by the Scottish Government last year. It includes the overhaul of pneumaticand electrical components such
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Rangers kit supplier Castore has increased the size of its debt facility from £50 million to £75m as it targets further expansion. Founded in 2016 by brothers Tom & Phil Beahon, Castore’s investors include two-time Wimbledon Champion Sir Andy Murray and Lancashire-based billionaires Mohsin and Zuber Issa. Castore said all three of its existing banks,
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Leading UK timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), is providing offsite timber frame training workshops after being awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation. As the only timber frame company to secure CPD accreditation, DTS enables current and potential clients to expand their skillset and keep up to date with industry developments. Online workshops include
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Leading affordable housing specialists Cullross Ltd have submitted plans for an exciting residential development on land east of Glennie Road Newcraighall, Musselburgh. If approved, the development would see circa220 mixed-residential units, including flats, colony flats and townhouses, with associated parking, green space, bicycle storage and refuge stores. The development may include retail / commercial space.
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David Lloyd Leisure has launched early membership via its website for the eagerly awaited David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair, opening in summer 2023, following strong interest from locals who have registered for updates in recent months. Launching online joining for the new club, David Lloyd Leisure is enabling people to secure their membership at this brand
DAVID LLOYD EDIBURGH OPENS MEMBERSHIP & REVEALS DETAILS ABOUT FACILITIES Read More »
An innovative organisation in Glasgow which has transformed empty homes in the city and housed 1,000 people on low incomes into high-quality homes has won a prestigious Gold World Habitat Award. Homes For Good is a letting agency with a difference – it buys neglected homes and renovates them to a high standard, then lets
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