An entrepreneur who wanted to bring more manufacturing back to the UK is behind a successful Angus venture. Arbroath is home to Stakam, which describes itself as the world's first craft chemical and polymer company. Since the firm was set up six...
Read MoreThe boss of Angus jam manufacturers Mackays said the company has faced an "extraordinary period of uncertainty". Martin Grant, managing director of the Arbroath-based jam and preserve company, said rising bills and material costs were a "significant" challenge for the business. However,...
Read MoreAn Angus coffee business set up by two professional footballers is looking to the future after three major contract wins. Maison Dieu Coffee Roasters in Brechin is run by Scotland and Rangers defender player John Souttar and ex-Dundee United player Euan...
Read MoreL-R: Angus Council Councillor Serena CowdySkyports; Flight Operations Manager, Alastair Skitmore; Angus Council Director of Communities, Alison Smith; NHS, Dr Ellie Dow, Consultant in Biomedical Medicine; DTLX Director, Richard Stark. A new on-demand drone collection and delivery service is being trialed...
Read MoreAngus businesswoman Patti Smith has a simple piece of advice for any young person wanting to become an entrepreneur: "Keep at it." She has now run Smithies Deli and Gin Emporium in Arbroath for 22 years and has built it into...
Read MoreEntries are open for the free FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023 - whether you’re an innovative start-up, a forward-thinking sustainable business, or running a successful larger small business. The awards are free to enter and open to all. With 12...
Read MoreBy Graham Brown Ambitious plans have been revealed for a £500 million Montrose development which could bring 2,000 new jobs to Angus. The renewables sector is at the heart of the Zero Four site – taking its name from the runway of...
Read MoreThe Angus Farmers' Market has announced its first-ever market in Carnoustie, which is set to become a regular location going into 2023. The farmer's market will take place on October 2 at the old Kinloch School site from 9am until 1pm...
Read MoreAn Angus couple with a love for trikes now offer countryside and coastal tours. Gordon Carr and Ellie Whitehead opened their trike dealership Rewaco Trikes Scotland on April 1. Since the end of last year, the pair have refurbished their Brechin site...
Read MoreConvergix Automation Solutions (“Convergix”), an automation solutions company backed by leading private equity firm Crestview Partners (“Crestview”), has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), the Arbroath headquartered UK provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to...
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