KR Group makes ‘significant’ progress with distillery projects worth £1.5m
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding specialist, KR Group, is making 'significant' progress on two major distillery projects.
The two projects, which are nearing completion, have generated...
Galvanizing process helps protect Helensburgh seafront leisure centre from the elements
A galvanizing business has helped to ensure a new leisure centre in Helensburgh will withstand the elements.
Main contractor Heron Bros Ltd commissioned Walter Watson...
Steel and cladding specialist shortlisted for top environmental award
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding specialist KR Group has been shortlisted for the 2024 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards.
The family business is the only north...
Man of steel
ONCE the industrial heartland of Scotland’s steel production, Ravenscraig steelworks’ cooling towers and gasholders silhouetted the skyline of the Motherwell area nicknamed Steelopolis. Following its...
New East Lothian schools begin to take shape
STRUCTURAL steel frames have been installed by Balfour Beatty at the sites of the builds of two new schools in East Lothian.
Blindwells and Craighall...
Scottish Water announces low-emission steel supply chain partners
SCOTTISH Water has announced new low-emission supply chain partners as it looks to continue its drive to cut carbon in its capital investment programme...
Light Steel Frame Association appoints first chair
MIKE Fairey has been unanimously voted in as the inaugural chair of the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA).
The trade body was formed at the Focus...
Engineering firm to create new jobs following expansion into stainless steel fabrication
A North Ayrshire engineering firm has announced it is to create new jobs, following its recent expansion into stainless steel fabrication.
The move will see...
Aberdeenshire group celebrates recertification achievements
STEEL, sheet metal and cladding specialist KR Group has announced successful recertification of its UKAS ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as...
KR Group confirms sheet metal fabrication investment
ABERDEENSHIRE-headquartered steel and cladding business KR Group has announced expansion plans after sealing a deal to purchase the metal fabrication department of a local...
Lockerbie firm outlines construction opportunities to local youngsters
LOCKERBIE-based construction and manufacturing specialist Robinsons has welcomed a group of youngsters from Moffat Academy as part of the Developing the Young Workforce initiative.
The...
Upgrades complete at Scottish Galvanizers’ Glasgow premises
SCOTTISH Galvanizers Ltd has completed improvement works to its Glasgow-based premises.
The project has seen developments made to the office, canteen, and changing facilities and...
DunBear sculpture lit up to mark historic battle
LIGHTS illuminating The DunBear will alternate between blue and white today (September 3) to commemorate the Battle of Dunbar in 1650.
The battle was fought between...
Work complete on build of £10m Wickes store in Aberdeen
WORK has been completed on the build of a new £10 million Wickes store in Aberdeen's Kingshill Park.
The purpose-built 25,000 sq ft store, along...
Tranent steel fabrication yard secures £100m SSEN Transmission contract
SSEN Transmission has awarded a £100 million contract to Tranent-based Had Fab to fabricate nearly 500 steel towers.
The contract represents the largest in the...
Rate relief for mothballed steel plants
THE Scottish Government is to reduce business rates at Tata Steel’s plants at Clydebridge and Dalzell for a year in a bid to help...
CE marking still causing problems for steel industry
BM TRADA has said many steel manufacturers, contractors and fabricators remain unaware of the requirements placed on them by the introduction of the Construction Products...
Construction milestone for submarine training facility at HMNB Clyde
WORK is progressing on the construction of a new training facility at HMNB Clyde, with the steel frames now in place.
Last year the Defence...
UK Steel names new director-general as sector enters crucial period
UK Steel has named Peter Brennan as its new director-general, succeeding Gareth Stace who steps down after 12 years in the role.
Having worked at...
The fightback begins for the Scottish steel industry
THE "revival" of the Scottish steel industry has started with the reopening of the Dalzell works in Motherwell.
International industrial group, Liberty House, has spent...
