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GOING GREEN HELPS STEEL FABRICATOR’S PROFITS SOAR

Fife-based AJS Production Ltd has increased its turnover significantly after seeing its order book overflow.

The structural fabrication company, set up by Raymond Imrie and Andrew Skocz in June 2013, has been making waves in the renewable energy sector after it secured a major contract with a large renewable energy developers last December.

After successfully fabricating subsea structures for three of the company’s tidal energy converter units, the company then awarded AJS the contract to supply three nacelles, intricate and crucial elements of the complete turbines.

Lindores Abbey Distillery - One Step Closer To Fruition

Business Gateway Fife has enabled Drew McKenzie Smith’s dream of bringing a distillery back to Lindores Abbey, move one step forward to becoming a reality with a unique package of business support and advice.

Drew’s plan to convert the steadings at Lindores Abbey into a distillery was recently presented at a public consultation meeting where he also outlined his plans for the business.

Stationery Firm Eyes New Markets

Growing the family business by entering new markets is the aim of two brothers who recently took over the reins to their Fife-based family firm set up by their father 26 years ago. Roger and Chris Hunt will add a packaging division and launch an updated website with e-commerce capabilities in April to help cement Dalgety Bay-based Discounted Office Supplies reputation as a responsive and adaptable company.

The Accolades Keep Coming for Jannettas

THE accolades keep on coming for Jannettas Gelateria having scooped The Courier Retail Business of the Year award along with the 2014 Golden Cone award. Jannettas’ owners, Owen and Nicola Hazel, were also finalists in The Courier’s Family Business of the Year category.

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KIRKCALDY BUSINESS IS SHINING BRIGHT

With a portfolio of high profile clients, a finalist nomination in the Fife Business Awards, and plans to grow the business, there is no doubt specialist lighting company, ARRO Lighting and Events, is a shining star in the Fife business community.

THE TIDE IS TURNING FOR SHELLFISH EXPORTS

A Fife business plans to make waves in the seafood industry with its innovative shellfish transportation system.

Fife Business Bottles Success

The recently opened The Bruery in Dunfermline has created a new chapter in Fife’s brewing history and a new venture for David Austin, owner and manager of Reubens Café and Wine Store.

“I wanted to add a local beer to our wine store so contacted brewer, Douglas Ross, for help. It took just six weeks from that initial thought to the first bottle.

Just Slate

When Fife entrepreneur Donny Carstairs took over specialist tablewear business The Just Slate Company four years ago he knew exactly where he wanted to take the Kirkcaldy based company.

With help from Business Gateway Donny has transformed the business (www.justslate.co.uk), securing a list of high profile clients, growing staff numbers to 20 and generating a 70% to 90% increase in annual turnover each year over the past few years.

FIFE COMPANY UNVEILS THE LATEST IN ROAD SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

A Fife company has designed an interactive educational resource that aims to help users of all ages better understands a driver’s reaction time and how different factors affect their concentration.

FifeX, a product design company that has been helped by Business Gateway Fife, designed The Road Safety Reaction Timer in collaboration with the Road Safety team at Renfrewshire Council and the Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre (SSERC) in Dunfermline.

NEW ONLINE TOOL SET TO GIVE SMES A BUSINESS BOOST

A Fife entrepreneur has launched a new online tool designed to help SMEs increase sales and boost their bottom line.

SalesMap, a web based sales process application with coaching and mentoring support, has been developed by Bruce Hamilton to help companies become more disciplined and successful at selling.

After securing funds through Business Gateway Fife, the sales coach and mentor who has held senior sales positions with the likes of Rank Xerox, Canon, Telewest and Microgen, launched the application in May.

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