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Macfarlane Group PLC, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed significant further progress on the delivery of its Sustainability Strategy. Its 2024 Sustainability Report, published today (8 May), highlights a range of measures being taken and reveals that the Group have reduced their carbon emissions by 32% over the last five years. …
Forth Ports Limited announces that its Chair, Lord Smith of Kelvin, is retiring from his role at the company and is being succeeded by Robin Watson CBE. Lord Smith was appointed Chair of Forth Ports in 2015 and is stepping down in accordance with appropriate corporate governance guidelines at the conclusion of his 10-year tenure. Lord Smith of Kelvin said: …
Forth Ports’ new deep water riverside berth at the Port of Leith – designed to host the world’s largest offshore wind construction vessels – was formally opened today (24th April).
Kelso Pharma, the growing specialty pharma business backed by Apposite Capital, the healthcare specialist private equity investor, announces that it has secured over £140 million of acquisition funding and appointed former ADVANZ PHARMA CEO, Graeme Duncan, as Non-Executive Director.
Kelso Pharma, the growing UK based specialty pharmaceuticals business, has appointed experienced pharma executive, Giovanni Mauri, as General Manager at Velit Biopharma, the Italian-based pharma business that was acquired by Kelso Pharma in November 2023.
The HALO Kilmarnock and XLCC have entered into an exclusivity agreement that is expected to see the Sales and Project Delivery Headquarters of subsea cabling manufacturing company, XLCC, being established at the award-winning The HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Rum Cay Rum, a brand new, premium, Bahamian spiced, craft rum, distilled in Scotland, has just been launched and is aimed at those who enjoy rum with a sophisticated taste.
Kelso Pharma, the growing specialty pharma business backed by Apposite Capital, the healthcare specialist private equity investor, today (19 February 2025) announces the acquisition of the UK pharma business, ALTURiX Holdings Limited (ALTURiX).
Scotland’s largest agricultural products hub (“agri-hub”) at the Port of Rosyth has made a further major investment in specialist haulage equipment to support the large tonnage of bulk cargos the port handles each year. The multimillion-pound investment sees the delivery of 10 tractors and 13 trailers which will primarily support the bulk cargo import work with agri feed specialist Cefetra. …
Caledonia Housing Association has turned proceeds from the sale of its former office into a means of enhancing its financial and wellbeing support for tenants and communities. A £12,000 community fund, managed through Caledonia’s Neighbourhood Officers, was created to support community organisations that deliver essential services and activities for its tenants. It ensures resources are allocated to address local needs …
Forth Ports, the UK’s third largest port operator, announces today (12 December 2024) a £50 million private investment in infrastructure at the Port of Leith having secured its largest ever offshore wind contract, the delivery of the 1.1 gigawatt (GW) Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA), one of Scotland’s largest Registered Social Landlords, has climbed eight places from 25th to 17th in the top 50 Scottish companies to work for.
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