Triple Boxing Day cheer for Balmoral Group boss Sir Jim Milne
North-east entrepreneur Sir Jim Milne is celebrating his 83rd year by announcing a 37% year-on-year jump in turnover at his Balmoral Group.
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Balmoral sells ACE Winches back to founder Alfie Cheyne after court bust-up
Balmoral Group has sold ACE Winches back to founder and former chief executive Alfie Cheyne after the relationship between the two north-east businesses soured.
Balmoral renewables ‘evolution’ brings Europe and Far East export targets
New export markets in renewables are on the cards for Balmoral Group, typically known for its oil and gas buoyancy tech, as its product offering “evolves”.
Balmoral Group’s Jim Milne takes inspiration in new report from Scottish Engineering
One of the north-east’s best-known businessmen, Jim Milne, has said he is confident the worst is now behind the Scottish engineering and manufacturing industry.
Business leaders join Indyref2 opposition
More than 160 business leaders - including Jim Milne, chairman of Balmoral Group - have co-signed an open letter calling on the Scottish Government to rule out plans for a second independence referendum to “break up the UK”.
Forties discovery transformed north-east lives
BP’s announcement of a huge discovery in 1970 transformed life for thousands in the north-east as Neil Drysdale recalls out
North-east business stalwart steps down from SCDI role
A north-east business stalwart is stepping down from his key role with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI).
Balmoral Group targets turnover growth for 40th year in business
Energy Voice: “I suspect I’m making an error in even asking the question…”
Balmoral Group reports a year of highs and lows
Balmoral Group Holdings reported a “mixed year” as it posted its first loss since 2007.
Money men: What does it take to make the rich list?
Think of an entrepreneur and it is likely a squillionaire comes to mind. The most recent Rich List highlights a number of those who have made their fortunes as entrepreneurs in the north of Scotland.
Innovators and renewables leaders urged to go for gold
Innovative thinkers and renewable leaders are being sought to enter this year’s highly coveted Gold Awards.
Travel firm reports strong interest from north-east businesses for OTC
An Aberdeen travel firm has reported strong interest from north-east busiensses interested in going to the Offshore Technology Conference (OCT) in the US.
Balmoral’s Jim Milne honoured at Subsea UK awards
Oil and gas veteran Jim Milne was last night recognised for his commitment to the north-east’s subsea industry.
Balmoral shrugs off falls as it builds for the future
Aberdeen-based Balmoral Group Holdings saw turnover and profitability drop over the course of the last year as the firm ploughed money into new investments.
Ace Winches deal gives Balmoral Group a stake
Two of the north-east of Scotland's best-known entrepreneurs have struck a £10million deal giving one of them a stake in the other’s business.
Promoted: Press and Journal Energy Cup with Balmoral Group raised £2,700 for ANCHOR
Attendees of the inaugural Press and Journal Energy Cup in association with Balmoral Group raised £2,700 for local charity Friends of ANCHOR.
Business chiefs outline why being at OTC is a no-brainer
The chairman and managing director of Aberdeen-based Balmoral Group, Jim Milne, is an enthusiastic veteran of the annual pilgrimage to OTC.
Balmoral’s Milne in running for entrepreneur award
The boss at Balmoral Group could continue his winning streak at business awards events later this month.
Balmoral’s Milne urges industry to celebrate success after Hall of Fame accolade
Industry veteran Jim Milne CBE told the North Sea sector not to bury its head in the sand after collecting a lifetime achievement award at the second Press and Journal Gold Awards.
OTC 2016: What they really thought
Hundreds of representatives of North Sea companies braved the downturn to attend the Offshore Technology Conference 2016 in Houston.