Balmoral Comtec applies Aberdeen ingenuity to growing global offshore wind sector
The firm is targeting wave and tidal energy markets too.
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Decommissioning and renewables work spurs on Ace Winches to huge jump in sales
One of the north-east's best -known businesses, Ace Winches, has reported an "outstanding" financial performance.
Balmoral ‘ready to go’ on new offshore wind factories, but standardisation needed
Aberdeen’s Balmoral Group is primed to invest in new factories to create components for offshore wind farms.
Dozens of jobs to be created at Balmoral Montrose manufacturing base
Work has completed at Balmoral Comtec’s Montrose Port manufacturing facility for the offshore energy sector, with dozens of jobs to follow.
GALLERY: Were you at the Power of Energy Charity Gala?
A new event celebrating the connective power of the energy industry while also raising cash for a life-saving helicopter service took place in style on Saturday night.
Ticket sales start for Power of Energy Charity Gala in Aberdeen
Today sees the launch of an Aberdeen event aimed at harnessing the connective power of the energy industry, while also raising cash for a life-saving helicopter service.
Jobs boost as Aberdeenshire safety firm Blaze fires up new strategy
Blaze Manufacturing Solutions plans has taken on a dozen new staff to meet a pipeline of major contracts as a revamped global strategy is kicked into gear.
40 new jobs as Balmoral Comtec plans Montrose facility
Balmoral Comtec has promised a ‘major jobs boost’ as it unveils plans for a new quayside manufacturing facility at Montrose Port.
ThinCats footed £13.5m to help Cheyne buy Ace Winches back from Balmoral
Alternative lender ThinCats has revealed its £13.5 million backing for north-east businessmen Alfie Cheyne buying back the company he founded, Ace Winches, from Balmoral Group.
Ace Winches ‘exciting plans for the future’ after regaining control from Balmoral Group
Ace Winches founder Alfie Cheyne has “exciting plans for the future” after taking back control of the business from investor, Balmoral Group.
Balmoral Group boss sets sights on next decade of energy transition despite ‘challenging’ year
A "conscious move" into renewable energy is paying off for Balmoral Group, established more than 40 years ago to support the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Blaze all set for success
It’s been quite the year at Blaze, we have seen ourselves grow our staff by over 30%, have broken into Nuclear with large contract wins, now have three multi million pound wind energy projects under our belts and we’re currently working on a fourth.
Balmoral sells ACE Winches back to founder Alfie Cheyne after court bust-up
Balmoral Group has sold ACE Winches back to founder and former chief executive Alfie Cheyne after the relationship between the two north-east businesses soured.
Balmoral renewables ‘evolution’ brings Europe and Far East export targets
New export markets in renewables are on the cards for Balmoral Group, typically known for its oil and gas buoyancy tech, as its product offering “evolves”.
Decision expected next week on whether Offshore Europe will be postponed
Organisers of Offshore Europe, Scotland’s largest energy exhibition and conference, are running the rule over whether it should be postponed until next year.
Balmoral Group’s Jim Milne takes inspiration in new report from Scottish Engineering
One of the north-east’s best-known businessmen, Jim Milne, has said he is confident the worst is now behind the Scottish engineering and manufacturing industry.
Court beckons as deal between business heavyweights Milne and Cheyne turns sour
A pair of north-east oil and gas business heavyweights will bring their bust-up before a court later this year.
Oil industry entrepreneur and sons launch fundraising exercise for green battery venture
Serial entrepreneur Mark Patterson is preparing to launch a "major fundraising exercise" for his new mobile green battery business.
Balmoral weathering pandemic storm in its 40th anniversary year
The trading challenges of 2020 are “not how I pictured our 40th anniversary year”, Balmoral Group boss Jim Milne said on Christmas Eve.
Balmoral FibreFlex cable protection system delivers unique benefits
At a time of renewed interest and heightened activity in the offshore wind sector developers are seeking technological innovation from the supply chain to assist in their efforts to maximise efficiency and minimise cost.
Sons join family’s firm focused on low carbon
Serial entrepreneur Mark Patterson has recruited sons Harry and Philip into a fledgling family firm focused on low carbon and support for distressed businesses.
Forties at 50: Golden age of the oil boom in the north-east
Stewart Milne vividly remembers the impact which the discovery of the Forties Field in the North Sea had on the region when he and his generation grew up.
Balmoral Group targets turnover growth for 40th year in business
Energy Voice: “I suspect I’m making an error in even asking the question…”
Subsea Expo: Aberdeen showcase celebrates record attendance
Subsea Expo has celebrated its largest attendance on record after wrapping up the three-day event in Aberdeen.
Balmoral ‘committed’ to growth at subsidiary Ace
Balmoral Group has said it remains “absolutely committed” to the growth of its Ace Winches subsidiary after announcing major changes at the top of the Aberdeenshire deck machinery specialist.