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 …
Kyowa Kirin receives recommendation for expanded approval of CRYSVITA®
TOKYO, Japan, 24 July 2020 – Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4151, Kyowa Kirin) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the expanded approval of CRYSVITA® (burosumab) to include older adolescents and adults living with the rare disease X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH).
Plans unveiled for distillery next to historic castle
Plans have been announced for a new malt distillery on the historic Hopetoun Estate near Queensferry.
Arcus Infrastructure Partners makes Senior Investment Director appointment
LONDON, United Kingdom (22 July 2020) – Arcus Infrastructure Partners (“Arcus”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Feriel Feghoul to the role of Senior Investment Director.
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.
Loch Duart boosts wireless broadband for Sutherland community
Salmon Pool fund will fill the fibre gap in Scourie The connectivity of the communities in and around the Sutherland village of Scourie is to be transformed by the installation of free wireless broadband for all local residents. Loch Duart, the independent Scottish salmon farm, which is based in the village, has awarded £14,400 from a local community fund to …
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.
Macfarlane Packaging invests further £200,000 in new tech for innovation lab
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s largest distributor of protective packaging materials, has further enhanced the capability of its Innovation Lab to create authentic, innovative and effective packaging solutions that help customers to reduce their total cost of packaging and environmental impact. The company’s £200,000 investment in new technology at its Innovation Lab means that customers visiting the facility can see precisely …
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.