Two of the UK’s largest port businesses – Forth Ports Group and DP World – today announce a partnership which will submit a joint freeport bid incorporating the Port of Tilbury and DP World London Gateway.
Wilson James expands its construction logistics operation into the Port of Tilbury
Wilson James, the leading provider of specialist construction logistics services, has announced that it has expanded its warehousing and consolidation capacity into the Port of Tilbury, London’s major port.
Arcus Infrastructure Partners awarded top A+ ESG score in the PRI Assessment
Arcus Infrastructure Partners is pleased to announce that it has been awarded full marks in the 2020 United Nations supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) ESG assessment for the Strategy & Governance and Infrastructure modules.
Scottish tech company WeeKett launches smart-kettle across UK
Edinburgh-based smart appliances start-up WeeKett has launched its new product, the innovative Smart Wi-Fi Kettle, to consumers across the UK. With inbuilt Wi-Fi connectivity, the smart kettle brings the “internet of things” (IoT) into the kitchen, allowing users to boil the kettle and control its temperature remotely via a mobile app or ‘smart speakers’ such as the Amazon Echo and …
Plans unveiled for distillery next to historic castle
Plans have been announced for a new malt distillery on the historic Hopetoun Estate near Queensferry.
Macfarlane Labels invests in new printing press in response to customer and consumer demand
Macfarlane Labels, a leading specialist in self-adhesive and resealable labels, has invested over £700,000 in response to the current and future needs of major brand owners. The labels business, based in Kilmarnock, has installed a new high spec Nilpeter FA 10-colour Flexo press this month (see image). The investment complements the recent additions of an HP Digital Press and an …
Physio tech company steps in to tackle COVID-19 lockdown neck and back pain emergency
Millions of workers operating from home could be creating a backlog of neck and back pain complaints which the NHS will struggle to cope with. Now physiotherapy experts at PhysioWizard®, the UK’s first clinically validated digital triage service for muscle and joint problems, are so concerned that they have stepped in to offer their online self-assessment tool direct to the …
Macfarlane Packaging launches annual “unboxing” research
Macfarlane Packaging, the country’s leading supplier of protective packaging, is today (13 July) launching its fifth annual “unboxing”* survey to UK consumers. The results are expected to further help online retailers to tailor their packaging to meet the needs of their customers.
Stagecoach West Scotland picks up two nominations for prestigious transport awards
Stagecoach West Scotland has made it to the final of the 2020 Scottish Transport Awards, having been nominated for two awards.
Archangels leads further investment in Scottish innovators during lockdown
The Edinburgh-based business angel investment syndicate, Archangels, has led investment of £3.3 million in innovative Scottish companies during the Coronavirus lockdown.
Tilbury on the Thames Trust and The Port of Tilbury release visual celebration to mark Windrush Day 2020
On the 22 June, the Tilbury on the Thames Trust in partnership with Port of Tilbury usually hold a celebration in the London Cruise Terminal to mark national Windrush Day where 72 years ago, the port played a significant role for the Windrush generation as their arrival point into the UK from their long voyages. This year, the COVID-19 restrictions mean that no events can take place, but both the Tilbury on the Thames Trust and the port wanted to mark the day.
Optoscribe appoints new CEO
Optoscribe Ltd, a world-leading supplier of 3D glass-based integrated photonics components, is delighted to announce the appointment of Russell Childs as CEO. Russell will be responsible for leading the Company’s expansion into the mass production of designed-in products for customers in the Telecoms and Datacenter sectors of the fast growing optical communications market.
