Firms show their star quality at business awards
North-east firms from Banffshire to Royal Deeside are celebrating after being named winners in the 2021 Northern Star Business Awards.
Motive Offshore
Motive Offshore on track for a near-40% jump in turnover
Bosses at north-east firm Motive Offshore say the business is on track for a near-40% jump in turnover this year despite the Covid-19 crisis.
Private equity firms slam ‘inaccessible and worthless’ Covid-19 loan schemes
Energy investment experts have branded the UK Government’s Covid-19 business loan schemes “virtually inaccessible” and “worthless” to oilfield service firms.
‘Positive momentum’ for oil and gas deals in 2020 – AAB
It was an interesting year for deal-making in 2019, despite political and economic challenges.
Duo rise above ‘the pain’
More than five years on from the onset of a crippling downturn, the “pain” endures throughout much of the supply chain, according to bosses at a private-equity backed Aberdeenshire firm.
EV Private Equity eyes sales to reap rewards of oil and gas investments
EV Private Equity (EVPE) plans to reap the rewards of its investment in the oil and gas sector through a number of sales later this year.
Motive Offshore targetting growth after multimillion-pound investment
North-east firm Motive Offshore said yesterday it was targeting “ambitious” growth after a multimillion-pound private equity investment.
New finance director at marine specialists
Former regional banking chief John Brebner has taken up a new role at Aberdeenshire firm Motive Offshore.
Motive makes £250K expansion to Aberdeenshire facility
An oil and gas equipment specialist has made a £250,000 expansion to its fabrication division in Aberdeenshire.
Motive, CUT set up Middle East diamond wire pact
A pair of north-east firms will team up to make an impact on the diamond wire cutting market in the Middle East.
Latest round of scheme to help entrepreneurs get up and running
The latest version of an innovative north-east scheme to help entrepreneurs get their businesses off to a flying start or take them on to the next level is up and running.
Motive Offshore reveal company restructure
Marine equipment specialist Motive Offshore has unveiled its plans for its company restructure and worldwide growth, following a multi-million pound investment last year. Headquartered at its 30-acre site near Banff in Aberdeenshire, Motive Offshore has been restructured as Motive Offshore Group, comprising of two key operating companies Motive Engineering and Motive Rentals, allowing the company to strengthen its offerings for clients in the UK and internationally. Motive Offshore Group chief executive James Gregg said: "The company restructure marks a pivotal time for the business as it continues to expand with an increasing portfolio of clients and workforce.