NEWS DECEMBER 2018
Atlas’ performance recognised ABERDEEN-based Atlas Knowledge, a provider of training and learning technologies in safety critical industries, has been listed as one of the top 15 highest performing learning technology providers in the UK. The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) compiled the list by evaluating companies using eight key performance indicators covering a detailed look at everything from business integrity to delivery capability and personnel development.
Kevin Short, chief executive officer, Atlas Knowledge
Teasmith is top tipple AN ABERDEENSHIRE husband and wife have won the top prize in a world-renowned wine and spirit competition for their premium gin inspired by Aberdeenshire’s rich history and links to the tea trade. The Teasmith Gin, created by Nick and Emma Smalley from Udny Green, has been awarded a Gold Outstanding medal in this year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition Design & Media category. Selected from hundreds of entries, The Teasmith Gin was one of only three gin brands around the world to be awarded the Gold – Outstanding medal. The couple plan to increase production levels of the artisan gin and expand their distribution and key stockists across the UK. Emma Smalley said: “So far we’ve focussed on working directly with small independent retailers which has been really successful. We’ve just listed with a couple of Scottish based wholesalers which will hopefully enable more bars, hotels and restaurants to access our product.”
Modular firm doubles turnover ABERDEEN family firm Greenwell Equipment has doubled turnover for its CTX Containex modular building division in comparison to 2017. The company, launched in 1996, supplies modular buildings, containers, warehouse racking and office furniture. It has supplied more than 500 modular buildings to several large Scottish infrastructure projects including the Queensferry Crossing joint venture and the AWPR consortium. 16.
Kevin Short, Atlas Knowledge CEO said: “In this ever-evolving digital landscape we have seen the introduction and continued acceptance of digital standards and delivery through eLearning. Learners can now access essential training on the move, wherever they are in the world. As the only LPI provider currently servicing global safety critical industries, we’re appreciative that the unique challenges of operating in this specialist market are being recognised.”
Youth recruitment adds up for Grant Thornton GRANT Thornton has experienced an increase of 47% in applications for its school leavers programme, following a drive to increase social mobility and broaden the appeal of accountancy as a career option. The business and financial advisor has welcomed 13 graduates and one school leaver to its Scottish practice ahead of a busy period of growth across its three offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The firm’s national strategy has resulted in more than a quarter of new hires (26%) joining straight from school, after the business made a number of changes to its selection process, including the removal of academic barriers to entry.
Major contract win for Absoft SAP consultancy Absoft has secured a six-figure, sevenyear contract win in the discrete manufacturing sector. The win reflects the company’s strategic focus to drive improvements within the UK’s SME manufacturing market, with the aim of helping the sector realise its full potential. The contract, with Scottish agricultural machinery manufacturer Marshall Trailers, involves the implementation of Absoft Adima, the company’s pre-packaged version of ERP software technology, SAP S/4HANA. Based on advanced in-memory database technology, it provides real-time analytics and business insight to enable improved business processes and informed decision-making.