The Scotsman

Robertson predicts dramatic growth after Macallan project

- By HANNAH BURLEY

A leading infrastruc­ture business based in Scotland is predicting growth of 25 per cent when it releases financial results later this year.

Stirling-headquarte­red Robertson Group expects to book an increase in turnover of more than 25 per cent to March 2018. In the year 2016- 17, the group reported turnover of £565 million.

CEO Derek Shewan attributed the anticipate­d financial surge to the company’s recently implemente­d five-year strategic growth plan, a strong order book and the firm’s involvemen­t in high-profile constructi­on projects, such as the £140 million Macallan distillery and visitor experience in Speyside.

Robertson founder and executive chairman Bill Robertson said: “We have worked hard at making sure the business has a strong market presence with a client and defined sector focus.

“This strategic approach has allowed us to play to many of our strengths, which has in turn supported our growth in larger projects since 2010.

“We are in a robust position to continue our momentum, which has recently seen our involvemen­t in major opportunit­ies such as the Macallan, the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre and Balfour Hospital in Orkney – all of which have demanded us to excel.”

The group comprises 22 businesses, directly employing 3,000 people across the UK. 0 Bill Robertson says the firm can continue its momentum

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