A Fife civil engineering business is investing £440k to build a new head office and four additional industrial units in Kirkcaldy.
Work on the new site at Dunnikier Business Park began towards the end of 2017, with Raeburn Construction projecting it will move its 11 office staff into its two storey unit by Easter 2018.
Currently located in Mitchelson Industrial Estate, Kirkcaldy, the company, which has been helped by Business Gateway Fife, will look to rent the remaining units.
A Glenrothes business, bought out of administration in November 2015, has secured a contract to provide power connectors to one of the biggest electricity and water authorities in the UAE.
Phase 3 Connectors Ltd, which has been helped by Business Gateway Fife, estimates the new contract will be worth around £1m and will provide the company with a potential route into Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabian markets.
Just 12 months after completing a £360k investment programme, Downfield Farm has launched its own product range, secured orders from Italy, and is now set to process goat for the first time.
Operated by Robert and Jane Prentice, who have been helped by Business Gateway Fife, the Cupar-based farm and abattoir has processed over 143 tonnes of venison since opening its new butchery and game handling facilities in autumn last year.
The expansion of Scotland’s first venison abattoir not only created three full-time jobs, it allowed the husband and
Shirley Paterson’s interest in energy efficiency began some 40 years ago on a visit to The Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales whilst on a family holiday. Today, she’s the proud owner of her own business – nextGenergy – which helps customers cut their energy bills by offering advice and recommendations to implement energy-saving improvements.
An artisan food producer has seen its turnover soar by nearly £200k after securing a distribution deal with The Cress Company, shelf space in Selfridges, and a national listing with Dobbies Food Halls.
The Little Herb Farm, which added vegetable dips to its range of flavoured vinegars when it took over the ailing Dip Nation last March, saw its turnover grow from £45k to £240k in a year.
The food manufacturer, which has been helped by Business Gateway Fife, projects turnover will increase by a further 25% over the coming year after signing deals
Peter Wood of St Andrews Wine Company has revolutionised his business by taking it online.
Peter founded St Andrews Wine Company in 2012, which brings together small, family run, organic and unknown producers. As well as his shop on Bell Street, St Andrews, he’s seen a month-on-month increase in online sales following the introduction of an industry first - virtual wine tastings.
Daniel Gardner Electrical Contractor is celebrating winning its largest ever single contract.
The contract sees Daniel Gardner Electrical Contractor deliver the entire electrical installation for a long-standing Agricultural client’s food hub development.
The win was a fitting end to a very busy 12 months for the business.
The business is committed to outstanding customer service with continued investment in staff and expansion of its team; launch of a completely redesigned website and operational management system.
Scotcomms Technology Group (STG) is one of the UK’s leading transaction system companies, which through its principal brand product, TeamCard, delivers access management solutions to stadia and events across the UK.
Much of its business to date has come through recommendations, but the decision to grow and diversify into event management, has brought about the need to implement a detailed marketing and PR strategy.
An innovative Fife company, My Golf Ranking, recently sought the support of Business Gateway Fife and not only benefited from being sign posted to available funding but also received a host of other support services to help build it’s online platform for golfers worldwide.
MyGolfRanking is the only online ranking system for golf clubs and golfers to rank performance. Having started off with 7000 subscribers in 2012, the website now boasts 245,000 members in the accurate ranking system.
