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The Herald Scotland
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Herald Scotland
Engineering firm wins train contract with transport giant
Gibson's Engineering, a train manufacturer and maintenance and repair business, has sealed a major new contract with Transport for London (TfL), the largest integrated transport company in the UK. The contract is described as a significant marker of Gibson's progress since opening its new engineering facility at the world-famous St Rollox rail depot in Springburn, Glasgow. The works include stripping back and overhauling 23 long vehicle wagons. (Image: Gibson's Engineering) The works, which include stripping back and fully overhauling 23 long vehicle wagons, will take two years and create significant employment opportunities in the local area, generating 40 new jobs. St Rollox reopened as a manufacturing, maintenance and repair rail depot last year. The company is led by father and son Dougie and Fraser Gibson. The firm said they and their team are 'dedicated to delivering superior quality products that not only enhance the global transportation landscape but reduce its environmental impact'. Tom Cunnington, left, of TfL and Fraser Gibson, Gibson's Engineering managing director. (Image: Gibson's Engineering) The directors and management team, 'with a combined experience of over 300 years in rail transport engineering, have a reputation for innovation, reliability and craftsmanship'. Fraser Gibson, managing director of Gibson's Engineering, said: 'This is fantastic news for Gibson's, as well as for the wider Scottish rail industry. Since reopening St Rollox, Dougie and I have worked to restore its position as a centre for engineering excellence. This contract shows that we are well on our way to seeing The Caley thrive again, with a rapidly expanding workforce and significant new projects.' READ MORE: 'Our extensive supply chain supports growth and opportunities right across the UK, with around two thirds of our suppliers based outside London, and nearly a third of our overall spend and resulting economic benefit therefore felt outside of London. By renewing vital transport infrastructure through sustained investment, we can drive economic growth, within London as well as across the UK.' Following the closure of the depot in 2019, David Moulsdale purchased the facility in 2021 with the aim of revitalising the landmark site as a train engineering depot. Over £10 million has already been invested by Mr Moulsdale including the purchase price of the facility, refurbishment and ongoing maintenance of the buildings. Mr Moulsdale, described by the firm as a businessman and philanthropist, said: 'I was always confident in our ambition to see significant employment of engineers, coachbuilders, project managers and apprentices at St Rollox, and this new agreement with TfL shows that we are breathing new life into 'The Caley', Glasgow and the Scottish economy.' Paul Sweeney, Glasgow Labour MSP, said: 'I am delighted to see St Rollox, 'The Caley' Railway Works and its new operator Gibson's Engineering go from strength to strength. The award of this major contract from Transport for London (TfL) demonstrates that 'The Caley' has a viable future after being written off when the works closed down in 2019, after 163 years of operation. "A century ago, Glasgow's Springburn district was the world's largest centre of locomotive production, with exports from its various railway works going to all parts of the world. I have campaigned relentlessly and have supported the effort of the new owners to restore railway engineering work to 'The Caley', so it is exciting to see Gibson's Engineering revive this legendary locomotive works with this latest contract milestone. 'I know the difference it is going to make to Springburn by providing skilled jobs for our young people and reviving local pride in skilled manufacturing work. "I look forward to being as helpful as possible as they continue to pursue more contracts, hire more engineers, and build on Glasgow's illustrious pedigree as a centre of engineering excellence.'
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Major London contract gives jobs boost for Glasgow firm
Gibson's Engineering took over the historic yard in 2019 in a bid to save the railway heritage of the yard and see the industry in Springburn thrive once again. The contract with Transport for London will see workers stripping back and carrying out a complete overhaul of 23 long vehicle wagons. READ NEXT:Rachel Reeves reveals changes to Winter Fuel Payments this year The work will last two years and generate 40 new jobs at the site. Father and son duo Dougie and Fraser Gibson took on the yard with the ambition of returning it to be a major employer once again. (Image: newsquest) Fraser Gibson, managing director of Gibson's engineering, said: 'This is fantastic news for Gibson's, as well as for the wider Scottish rail industry. 'Since reopening St Rollox, Dougie and I have worked to restore its position as a centre for engineering excellence. 'This contract shows that we are well on our way to seeing The Caley thrive again, with a rapidly expanding workforce and significant new projects.' READ NEXT: Council plans Compulsory Purchase Order on flat empty for two years Tom Cunnington, TfL head of logistics and manufacturing, said: 'We're pleased that this new contract with Gibsons Engineering will utilise the St Rollox rail depot and help create new jobs for those living near Glasgow. 'Our extensive supply chain supports growth and opportunities right across the UK, with around two thirds of our suppliers based outside London, and nearly a third of our overall spend and resulting economic benefit therefore felt outside of London. 'By renewing vital transport infrastructure through sustained investment, we can drive economic growth, within London as well as across the UK.' Paul Sweeney, Glasgow Labour MSP, a long-time campaigner to save the Caley as a railway engineering facility, said the deal shoed the yard has a future. (Image: newsquest) He said: 'I am delighted to see the St. Rollox 'Caley' Railway Works and its new operator Gibson's Engineering go from strength to strength, and the award of this major contract from Transport for London demonstrates that 'The Caley' has a viable future after being written off when the works closed down in 2019, after 163 years of operation. "A century ago, Glasgow's Springburn district was the world's largest centre of locomotive production, with exports from its various railway works going all parts of the world. "I have campaigned relentlessly and have supported the effort of the new owners to restore railway engineering work to 'The Caley', so it is exciting to see Gibson's Engineering revive this legendary locomotive works with this latest contract milestone and I know the difference it going to make to Springburn by providing skilled jobs for our young people and reviving local pride in skilled manufacturing work. "I look forward to being as helpful as possible as they continue to pursue more contracts, hire more engineers, and build on Glasgow's illustrious reputation as a centre of engineering excellence.'
Toronto Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Defending Canadian Open champ doesn't give a **** what anyone thinks
Robert MacIntyre is back in Canada and spent Monday re-living last year's father-son glory with his dad Dougie Get the latest from Jon McCarthy straight to your inbox Robert MacIntyre speaks to the media during a press conference after winning the RBC Canadian Open in 2024. Getty Images CALEDON, Ont. — Defending RBC Canadian Open champion Robert MacIntyre doesn't give a bleep what anybody thinks. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account That's the first thing that came to mind when the 2024 champ was asked on Tuesday at TPC Toronto about one thing he likes about himself. 'Most of time I don't give a … about what's going on,' he said, leaving one word out. 'I really don't care about other people's opinions, to be honest with you. If you're not part of my team, not part of the inner circle, your opinion really doesn't matter to me.' Tell us how you really feel, Bob. 'I think that's a massive thing, especially in the sport we play,' he added. 'I think it helps.' Last year was MacIntyre's first full-time season on the PGA Tour and first year living in the U.S., and it proved to be a difficult transition for the Scotsman. Life on tour can be a lonely place, especially when the results aren't there, and until last year's RBC Canadian Open the dream life of every aspiring golfer was anything but. Jon McCarthy has something for every golfer, with a notably Canadian slant. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Last year, I struggled a little bit with the adjustments of life on the PGA Tour,' he said. 'Look, I've always been different. I grew up in a small town on the West Coast of Scotland that I wasn't given everything. I was given a lot of stuff to try and achieve my dreams, but I wasn't given everything and I just worked hard for it, and I trusted what I do, and I still do that. The fairy tale win in Hamilton with his father carrying his bag as a last-minute caddy replacement both steadied the ship and propelled him to a victory at his own national open weeks later in Scotland. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This year, life is good he says, but the golf is still a work in progress as his putting stats have fallen from 35th to 107th on tour. He's hoping a return to the place his career took off will have a positive effect on his game. On Monday, he and his dad Dougie went back to Hamilton Golf and Country Club to relive the good vibes. 'He came and we went there yesterday, and they actually put the pin positions out for the Sunday of the Canadian Open. So we were kind of reminiscing of certain shots, certain putts,' MacIntyre said. 'Look, it's just special for me and my dad to go back there and just enjoy a round of golf without the media, without the crowds, without any hassle. Just reliving a moment.' Monday's round with his son was all the work on the golf course necessary this week for Dougie. 'Told my dad last week, look, do you want to come to Canada again? You're not caddying, but you can come and have a holiday,' he said. Toronto & GTA Other Sports Ontario Soccer Canada
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Robert MacIntyre returns to site of his first victory at RBC Canadian Open
After winning for the first time on the PGA Tour a year ago at the RBC Canadian Open, Robert MacIntyre hung around the clubhouse with his father, who served as his caddie that week, and several members at Hamilton Golf Club until about 11:30 at night. 'Just drinking beers and just having a good time,' he said on Tuesday during his pre-tournament press conference. 'Nothing wild.' Robert MacIntyre holds the trophy after winning the 2024 RBC Canadian Open. (Photo: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) The 28-year-old Scot returned to the Canadian port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario Monday to play the Hamilton course with his father and a couple of members and relive some of the shots and memorable moments. A flood of fond memories hit MacIntyre, who, a month later, went on to win the Genesis Scottish Open, the tournament he wanted to win the most during his career, other than a major. Advertisement 'It's always special to come back somewhere you've got fond memories of,' he said. 'Last year was kind of a fairytale, the way I won Canada with my dad on the bag, and then winning the Scottish Open. I mean, I honestly couldn't ask for a better year unless I won a major championship.' Strangely enough, all of MacIntyre's success resulted after he was down in the dumps, having missed the cut prior to the RBC and fighting home sickness and culture shock in the U.S. Having parted ways with his fourth caddie in the last 18 months, he asked his father, Dougie, a greenkeeper back home in Oban, Scotland, 'How would you like to come to Canada and caddie for me at the RBC Canadian Open?' Dougie was busy at home at Glencruitten Golf Club, but his wife, Carol, gave him a look and said he needed to go be there for his son. Robert admitted he had asked a few others to be on the bag but no one wanted a one-week gig. 'If in doubt, phone dad,' MacIntyre said. The next morning at 8 a.m., Dougie was on a direct flight to Toronto and seven days later, they were embracing on the 18th green as Robert closed in 2-under 68 to win the 113th edition of Canada's national championship. MacIntyre became the first player to win with his father as his caddie since Heath Slocum had father Hack on the bag at the 2005 Sanderson Farms Championship. Advertisement Following up last year's twin successes hasn't been smooth sailing for MacIntyre, he conceded. This season, his short game hasn't been as sharp and his putting prowess has abandoned him, leading to a coaching change at Pebble Beach in February. He's made 12 of 14 cuts this season and recorded three top-10s, most recently at the Charles Schwab Challenge two weeks ago. 'It's been a little bit of trying to fix certain things. But now I feel like we're on the right path and the game's starting to kind of merge together,' he said. 'Starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel.' MacIntyre won't have his father on the bag this time, but his old man decided to join him North of the Border thanks to a little prodding from mom. 'Told my dad last week, 'Look, do you want to come to Canada again? You're not caddying, but you can come and have a holiday again.' Again, he's hemming and hawing about leaving his work, and my mom ended up saying, 'Look, you're 60 now. Get to Canada.' He came, and we went there yesterday, and they actually put the pin positions out for the Sunday of the Canadian Open.' This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Robert MacIntyre enjoyed 'a fairytale' 2024. This season? Not so much
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- USA Today
Robert MacIntyre returns to site of his first victory at RBC Canadian Open
Robert MacIntyre returns to site of his first victory at RBC Canadian Open After winning for the first time on the PGA Tour a year ago at the RBC Canadian Open, Robert MacIntyre hung around the clubhouse with his father, who served as his caddie that week, and several members at Hamilton Golf Club until about 11:30 at night. 'Just drinking beers and just having a good time,' he said on Tuesday during his pre-tournament press conference. 'Nothing wild.' The 28-year-old Scot returned to the Canadian port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario Monday to play the Hamilton course with his father and a couple of members and relive some of the shots and memorable moments. A flood of fond memories hit MacIntyre, who, a month later, went on to win the Genesis Scottish Open, the tournament he wanted to win the most during his career, other than a major. 'It's always special to come back somewhere you've got fond memories of,' he said. 'Last year was kind of a fairytale, the way I won Canada with my dad on the bag, and then winning the Scottish Open. I mean, I honestly couldn't ask for a better year unless I won a major championship.' Strangely enough, all of MacIntyre's success resulted after he was down in the dumps, having missed the cut prior to the RBC and fighting home sickness and culture shock in the U.S. Having parted ways with his fourth caddie in the last 18 months, he asked his father, Dougie, a greenkeeper back home in Oban, Scotland, 'How would you like to come to Canada and caddie for me at the RBC Canadian Open?' Dougie was busy at home at Glencruitten Golf Club, but his wife, Carol, gave him a look and said he needed to go be there for his son. Robert admitted he had asked a few others to be on the bag but no one wanted a one-week gig. 'If in doubt, phone dad,' MacIntyre said. The next morning at 8 a.m., Dougie was on a direct flight to Toronto and seven days later, they were embracing on the 18th green as Robert closed in 2-under 68 to win the 113th edition of Canada's national championship. MacIntyre became the first player to win with his father as his caddie since Heath Slocum had father Hack on the bag at the 2005 Sanderson Farms Championship. Following up last year's twin successes hasn't been smooth sailing for MacIntyre, he conceded. This season, his short game hasn't been as sharp and his putting prowess has abandoned him, leading to a coaching change at Pebble Beach in February. He's made 12 of 14 cuts this season and recorded three top-10s, most recently at the Charles Schwab Challenge two weeks ago. 'It's been a little bit of trying to fix certain things. But now I feel like we're on the right path and the game's starting to kind of merge together,' he said. 'Starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel.' MacIntyre won't have his father on the bag this time, but his old man decided to join him North of the Border thanks to a little prodding from mom. 'Told my dad last week, 'Look, do you want to come to Canada again? You're not caddying, but you can come and have a holiday again.' Again, he's hemming and hawing about leaving his work, and my mom ended up saying, 'Look, you're 60 now. Get to Canada.' He came, and we went there yesterday, and they actually put the pin positions out for the Sunday of the Canadian Open.'
