Some new faces at Spotless cleaning company
Commercial cleaning company Spotless has appointed two former cleaners as joint managing directors as part of its strategy for long-term growth.
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Renewables trade park vision thrown to the wind
The agency behind a purpose built business park aimed at exclusively attracting renewable firms to the north-east is having to go back to the drawing board as a result of a lack of demand in the industry.
Statoil investigating fire on Mariner A platform
Norwegian energy giant Statoil said today that it is carrying out an investigation into a fire on one of its North Sea platforms. Statoil said a “small” fire was detected in the emergency generator room of the Mariner A platform yesterday. Visit our sister site, Energy Voice, for the full story.
Jewels firm invests in city bricks and mortar
A renowned Aberdeen jeweller is to increase its presence in the city centre after purchasing a neighbouring property in order to expand its business.
Statoil’s Hywind gets going with the flow
Hywind Scotland, the first floating wind farm in the world, has started to deliver electricity to the Scottish grid.
Find your perfect business partner with Elevator
Social enterprise Elevator is to launch a season of new events and activities for budding entrepreneurs to find potential business partners.
Springfield makes AIM debut after £25m issue
A brief ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has seen Springfield Properties’ executive chairman Sandy Adam signal the launch of trading in the Moray housebuilder’s shares.
New boss wants gold for tourism
The new chief executive of the north-east’s tourism body wants to offer visitors “oven ready Scottish experiences” from the coast to the Cairngorms.
Hitchhiker’s Guide fan takes on brave new world of consultancy
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions.
North firms top of table for enterprising spirit
The enterprising spirit in the north and north-east has been highlighted in the findings of a new study released today by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Moray builder all set for day one of share dealing
The attention of around 75 employees of Elgin-based housebuilder Springfield Properties will be firmly focused on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
Millions to be spent on historic north-east hotel
Work has started on a multimillion-pound redevelopment at one of the north-east’s best known hotels.
Study to probe potential of marine economy role
A major new study is being launched to determine the Highlands and Islands’ potential to become a leading player in developing the UK’s marine economy.
Granite Expo puts north-east firms in window
More than 100 businesses gathered in Aberdeen yesterday to celebrate the richness and diversity of the north-east economy.
Ferry company mussels rivals aside to take gold
A ferry company which carries travellers around the north and north-east of Scotland has secured the top award for its efforts at championing local food and drink.
Aberdeen International Airport boosted by oil event
Business at Aberdeen International Airport is continuing to soar as passenger figures in September were boosted by a successful Offshore Europe.
Property group’s £20,000 boost for Music Hall redevelopment
Knight Property Group,of Aberdeen, has donated £20,000 to Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) to support the redevelopment of one of Aberdeen’s prime entertainment venues, the Music Hall.
Shell served improvement notice over gas leak blunder
Offshore workers were exposed to the risk of fire and explosion after a blunder led to a gas leak on a southern North Sea installation. The uncontrolled release took place on the Barque PB, a normally unmanned platform, on July 19. To read the full story and for updates, visit our sister site Energy Voice.
Offshore worker suffers ‘serious injury’ during lifting operations
An oil company has been served with an improvement notice after an offshore worker suffered a serious injury on a North Sea platform.
Average age of North Sea workforce grows
More needs to be done to retain and attract the next generation of oil and gas leaders, it has been claimed. The rallying call comes as the latest statistics show that the average age of offshore workers has increased since the downturn. For the full story visit our sister site Energy Voice.
Babcock profits in the red due to Norwegian disaster and oil downturn
Helicopter operator Babcock saw profits fall into the red as a result of the downturn in oil and gas and pressure from lower operating costs.
All 31 jobs lost as civil engineering firm fails
Highland civil engineering firm Daviot Group Limited (DGL) has collapsed, with the loss of all 31 jobs, it was confirmed yesterday.
North tourism set for further boost from new business scheme along NC500
More than 260 Highland businesses along the North Coast 500 route are set to benefit from “first class” training and new information boards to help them better market local attractions.
Bristow pilot cuts ‘another terrible blow’ claims union
Bristow Helicopters has confirmed that the company is seeking to make 12 redundancies among pilots at its Shetland and Norwich bases, which are serving the oil and gas industry.
Airbus: We are ‘actively considering’ CEO Super Puma flight under offshore conditions
Helicopter manufacturer Airbus is “actively considering” the possibility of putting CEO Guillaume Faury in a offshore H225 work flight situation in response to an online petition.
Amsterdam next step for translation service
An international translation service launched in Aberdeen 16 years ago has opened its sixth office, in Amsterdam.
Firm toasts success after top honour at awards ceremony
Bosses and staff at a 155-year-old Aberdeenshire company are celebrating success after the firm won an honour in prestigious awards at the first time of asking.
Scottish Government ‘passing the buck’ on north-east’s fish processors business rates woes
The Scottish Government has been accused of “passing the buck” and failing to support the north-east fish processing industry cope with controversial business rates rises.
‘Ghost distilleries’ set to be brought back to life
Drink giant Diageo has hailed its £35million plan to revive a “lost” malt whisky distillery in Sutherland and another on the island of Islay as a “once in a lifetime opportunity”.
Statoil makes UK North Sea discovery of up to 130 million barrels
Statoil this morning confirmed a UK North Sea discovery.
Online stores spell end for Aberdeen shop after 24 years of trading
An Aberdeen surf shop has closed its doors for the last time after more than 20 years.
500 people join call for Airbus chief to fly offshore
More than 500 people have joined a call for the chief executive of a helicopter firm to take a flight in a controversial H225 chopper, in the same conditions as the offshore workforce.
