A SCOTTISH fire and safety engineering specialist which counts Sir Brian Souter among its backers has opened a new office as part of a plan to expand its marine division.
OTEAC, which has its headquarters in Maryculter, Aberdeenshire and employs 76 staff, said it is also recruiting for 13 new positions as a result of its growth.
While the most recent site, in the Leith area of Edinburgh, will focus on the marine side of the business the company is also looking to add to its capabilities in areas including asset management and integrity, inspection, servicing and testing.
Some of the new jobs will also be to support international growth.
Chief executive Bill Hogarty said: "This is an exciting time for the company as we seek to expand our services within Scotland and also look to develop our international capabilities.
"With the recent investment, we have put plans in place for major growth which will begin with a recruitment drive throughout the company.
"We are recruiting a business development manager who will spearhead our plans for internationalisation by focusing on business growth in oil and gas provinces such as the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as well as opening our new office in Leith to support our marine division."
Souter Investments was one of the backers when a majority stake in OTEAC was acquired by Lonsdale Capital Partners in October 2013.
On a recent trip to OTEAC's Maryculter base Sir Brian said: "It's quite clear from our visit that OTEAC are a company which is going from strength to strength and has a robust development plan in place, which underpins our decision to invest.
"It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to spend some time with the OTEAC team and I was hugely encouraged by the quality of work and commitment of the staff."
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