2010 News

 Schilling Robotics take up tenancy at Knight’s Kirkhill development

Aberdeen-based Knight Property Group has secured a new tenant for the last remaining site at Kirkhill Commercial Park in Dyce. 
 
Schilling Robotics, a leading global producer of high-technology subsea systems, has agreed a 10 year lease for unit 3 at Kirkhill and will begin tenancy in Easter of this year.

James Barrack, chairman and managing director of Knight Property Group, said: “We are delighted to be able to provide a new base for Schilling Robotics. The company are currently spread across two separate sites and wanted to bring the operation under one roof. The two open plan offices and an open plan warehouse at unit 3 made it an ideal choice.”
 
“The Kirkhill Commercial Park has proven popular due to the growing market for high quality industrial property in the Aberdeen area and unit 3 was the last site on the development to be occupied.”
 
With an investment of £2 million the new office unit extends to 4,822 sq ft of offices, 10,000 sq ft of warehouse including an additional 12,852 sq ft of concrete yard. 
 
The Kirkhill unit is the company’s third recent speculative development, all of which are now let. Ryden and Graham & Sibbald are the joint marketing agents in respect of the unit.
 
George Shirreffs, managing director at Schilling Robotics, said: “It has been a particularly busy time for us at Schilling Robotics and this move reflects our recent success. We are expanding and therefore required larger accommodation and the Kirkhill site suited our specific needs perfectly, we were very pleased to secure it.
 
“Our commitment to global support for our customers has always been a primary focus. The new Aberdeen support centre will continue to provide a comprehensive local presence whilst offering Schilling customers the best support services available in the Eastern Hemisphere.” 
 
Recognised as Scotland’s Developer of the Year since 2009, Knight Property Group was established in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1987 and provides a complete range of property investment and development services. The company has extensive experience in the design and build of new facilities and the refurbishment and upgrading of existing properties. 
 
Schilling Robotics is a leading global, deep-ocean robotics company founded in 1985. Schilling is headquartered in California U.S.A. and has regional offices in Texas U.S.A. and Aberdeen, Scotland. In 2008, FMC Technologies, Inc. acquired a 45% interest in Schilling.
 
FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated systems and products, such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry. Further information about Schilling Robotics can be found at www.schilling.com. 
 
 
 

KNIGHT PROPERTY GROUP HELP RAISE £160K AT PRINCE’S TRUST TENTH ANNUAL CLAY PIGEON SHOOT

 

Aberdeen-based Knight Property Group joined over 350 sporting enthusiasts, leading business figures and celebrities to help raise £160,000 for The Prince’s Trust at the charity’s tenth annual Clay Pigeon Shoot.

James Barrack, Chairman and Managing Director for the Group and a Scottish Council Member of The Prince’s Trust donated an Audi A3 Cabriolet for the main raffle. He led a contingent of Aberdeen businesses, including ASCO, Petrofac, Stena Drilling and John Clark Group, who all contributed on the day.

Mr Barrack said: "Knight Property Group was extremely proud to be a sponsor of The Prince's Trust shoot. It is a fantastic event which raises much-needed funds and helps thousands of young people every year. The shoot has become an annual fixture in our diaries and we were delighted to help drive the Trust’s fundraising efforts alongside our friends and associates in Scotland's thriving businesses community."

The Prince's Trust supports over 4,000 14-25 year olds in Scotland who have struggled at school, have been in care or are long-term unemployed. Its programmes lead to young people getting back into work, education and training, as well as improving attitudes towards health and lifestyle.

The event has now raised more than £1.6m to help change the lives of young people in Scotland and provides businesses with an opportunity to offer financial support and to raise awareness of the valuable work carried out by the Trust all over the UK.

Gerard Eadie, Chairman of CR Smith who has been involved with the charity’s work for over ten years, said: “This great sporting event has become a prominent fixture in the social diary and all our guests prove to be very generous donors. We are very grateful to Martha for taking time out of her busy UK tour to be part of the entertainment.

“The Prince’s Trust Scotland helps thousands of people every year who have had a difficult start to their young lives and the money raised can make a big difference to the work we do.”

The main sponsors of The Prince’s Trust Clay Pigeon Shoot are Knight Property Group, Compass, CR Smith, ASCO, Petrofac, Hunter Boot Ltd, Resource, Nimrod Group, Vuetec and Brightsolid.
 
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