Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire councils have teamed up to promote opportunities for north-east firms at the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) exhibition, conference and festival in Stavanger, Norway, in August.
The event, running from August 29-September 1, is an ideal chance to how how “the north-east is very much open for business and a fantastic place to live and work”, the councils said yesterday.
The two local authorities are inviting local businesses to join them on their stand in the Scottish Development International (SDI) pavilion, which will showcase regional talent, expertise, innovation, products and services.
City Council Leader Councillor Jenny Laing said: “Aberdeen is a global brand. As a council and along with the private sector, it is crucial that we are competing with other world energy cities and representing the city on a global stage.
“With the announcement of the City Region Deal, ONS is a fantastic opportunity for us to expand our presence within the oil and gas sector, whilst exploring the international market.”
Belinda Miller, Aberdeenshire Council’s head of economic development, added: “Aberdeenshire’s oil and gas supply chain has an enviable global reputation which has been built up over many years.
“ONS has always offered companies an important opportunity to raise awareness in the Norwegian sector.”
Tommy Hillock, business development director of Global SCS, one of the Aberdeen companies which attended ONS 2014, said: “We had several clients and other guests visit the stand.
“Being in the Aberdeen city and shire pavilion along with fellow Scottish nationals and businesses provides a sense of togetherness, and you can use the support of being part of a team.
“There was always a flow of visitors, allowing us to engage with the delegates.”
The event takes place every two years, attracting more than 90,000 visitors from far and wide.
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