Hydro Group Scoops Queen’s Award
up Hydro Group – Hydro Bond Engineering and Hydro Cable Systems – are supported by Hydro Group’s Singapore-based division Hydro Group Asia (launched in 2015), and Hydro Group Systems, which launched in North America in 2017. Commenting on the award, Hydro Group Managing Director Doug Whyte said: “Since inception, investing in the establishment of new territorial markets has been critical to Hydro Group’s vision. The launch of Hydro Group Asia and Hydro Group Systems has driven our international operations to the next level, resulting in on-the-ground client support, which
Hydro Group Completes MeyGen Contract
system for the remaining three turbines. As part of phase 1A of the ground-breaking 398MW tidal array project, four submerged turbines, generating 6MW, have been installed in the Pentland Firth, Scotland, with more than $60 million having been raised to finance the initial stage. Doug Whyte, managing director at Hydro Group said, “This significant MeyGen project is further testament that Hydro Group is seen as a major operator and supplier to the renewable energy markets. With several decades of renewable energy industry experience behind us, Hydro Group is at the forefront
Retaining Company Consistency with Global Collaboration
Doug Whyte, managing director at Aberdeen-headquartered subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group, discusses the importance of investing time and effort into educating global partners on your company’s offering, outlook and ethos, to ensure standards are maintained and successful results are achieved when moving into international regions. Businesses are constantly looking to grow and diversify into new regions and areas, with a recent study, carried out by Coleman Parkes Research on behalf of the Bank of Scotland, reporting that a quarter of U.K. oil and gas companies have
Hydro Group Plans for Asia Pacific Growth
growth plans for the region,” said Steve Ang, Hydro Group Asia technical sales manager. “As we specialize in custom designs, improving our network also means a greater level of contact with our customers, which is vital for our hands on design and engineering approach.” Doug Whyte, Hydro Group managing director, said, “Asia currently represents Hydro Group’s second largest export market, with significant growth in demand for our range of subsea optical cables, electrical cables and connectors from defense markets and increasingly energy customers, due to the
Expansion Underway at Hydro Group
; The company currently occupies a 45,500 sq ft facility at the Aberdeen Energy Park, purchasing the additional 0.63 acres of development land from Buccleuch Property and Moorfield Group (Buccmoor LP) to enable it to expand operations and develop a brand new workshop with mezzanine deck. Doug Whyte, Hydro Group Managing Director, said: “The new facility and additional space was required in order to diversify and develop our business. It has been a significant investment for the future of our company, helping us to open up new business opportunities and deliver major growth plans for
Hydro Group Shortlisted for Made in Scotland Awards
upon Hydro Groups innovative approach and tireless commitment to successfully supply Scottish made products to both domestic and international markets. These markets include Canada, Europe and the Far East, further supported by its Singapore based division Hydro Group Asia, formed in 2013. Doug Whyte, managing director at Hydro Group, said: “We are extremely honoured to have been shortlisted and recognised for over three decades of Scottish manufacturing. Our dedication to British manufacturing goes beyond our own in-house capabilities, with 95% of our suppliers being UK based, 30% of
Hydro Group Adds Hydrostatic Pressure Vessel
Hydro Group has added a new hydrostatic pressure vessel to its portfolio, following a £250,000 investment. The 2.5 by 1.5 meter vessel has the capacity to pressure test large cable assemblies and equipment up to 2,200psi, simulating depths of 5,000 feet below sea level. Doug Whyte, Managing Director at Hydro Group said, “The six-figure investment into the cutting edge technology represents a significant addition to our current capabilities. The new pressure vessel offers a broader range of testing with a more accurate output, and helps further enhance the quality and
Global Navy Power & Changing Paradigm of Submarine Programs
Technology and dynamic mission profiles have driven change in the defense industry, Hydro Group Plc Managing Director Doug Whyte, explores the changing paradigm of submarine programs, an evolving market he has experienced first-hand, with over 30 years at the helm of his own innovative subsea design and manufacturing group. My original business partner, Mike Redstone, previously worked for Vickers Slingsby which was involved quite extensively with the Ministry of Defense (M.O.D.). At that time, in the late seventies, close involvement with the M.O.D. was commonplace. In addition to central office
Hydro Group Starts 2014 with Big Contract Wins
target of $13.9 million for 2014. At the end of 2013 the group reported a significant increase in market activity in all of the subsea business sectors it operates in and a record financial year as a result, with a 12% rise in comparable turnover from $10.2 million to $11.6 million. Doug Whyte, Hydro Group managing director, said: “2012-13 was our most successful financial year to date, leading to significant investment in equipment and staff to keep pace with global demand. “Our target turnover for 2014 is $13.9 million, with future projected growth predicted to reach
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