Robertson Group posts record fullyear sales

Contractor Robertson Group has reported a record year for turnover and its strongest-ever forward order book.

The mini-conglomerate, which says it is one of the largest privately-owned businesses of its kind in the UK, said it “continues to experience growth in all its group companies”, with its activities covering construction, infrastructure and support services.

The Stirling-based group, which has more than 2,200 staff across the UK, said that in the year to March, there was a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in turnover to £580 million, and pre-tax profit reached £26m, up by 22 per cent. “This sustainable profit growth has added further value to its already strong balance sheet, with net worth increasing by 34 per cent,” it added. Its forward order book amounted to £2.3 billion.

Executive chairman Bill Robertson said the firm is “delighted” with further progress across its 21 operating companies, with the group flagging construction, major projects and partnership homes work.