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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
City boiler firm nominated for four awards
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is hoping to continue a successful year after being shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2025. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The firm, which is based in Dalkeith, has been nominated for Boiler Installer of the Year, Solar Installer of the Year, ASHP Installer of the Year and Director of the Year. The awards, which recognise best practice within the industry, are open to anyone involved in the energy saving and efficiency sector in Scotland, with judges looking for demonstrable skills, expertise and quality of service from nominees. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Glasgow later this month. Shortlisted: Dougie Bell. EBC managing director Dougie Bell said: 'We have a strong team at the Edinburgh Boiler Company and it's fantastic to see their work recognised with these nominations. 'We made a conscious effort to pivot into renewables a couple of years ago and this kind of recognition validates what was an important transition for us. 'To be up for four awards is fantastic – good luck to everyone else who has been nominated.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A spokesman for the Energy Efficiency Awards, said: 'In 2025 we continue to recognise the great innovators and achievements in our industry. 'It is vital to save energy and in doing so help the environment and drive down our energy bills and it is our award winners and nominees who are at the sharp end setting out to achieve this. 'They have often been the unsung heroes of our industry and our regional and national awards events give them the voice and recognition they deserve.' The move into solar and heat pump installations helped EBC post a record turnover of £7.2m in its latest set of financial results, with sales up 60% on the previous 12 months. The company also gained national recognition towards the end of last year when it was named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the H&V News Awards 2024.
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
EBC sets sights on £10m revenue after record turnover
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has reported a record turnover of £7.2 million after a successful transition into the renewables sector. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The firm's latest set of financial results for the year ended 31 March 2025 shows sales up 60 per cent on the previous 12 months' figure of £4.6m. The company is targeting continued growth with a £10m turnover in the coming year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A strategic move into sustainable energy provided the platform for the strong performance, with £2.7m of the reported growth coming from solar panel and heat pump installations, while inclusion on the Warmworks framework for the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme was also a major factor. Success: EBC. Staffing levels have also risen significantly, the recruitment of electricians, gas engineers, roofers and admin staff seeing the head count sit at 53, up 20 per cent on the previous year. Dougie Bell was appointed as managing director 15 months ago, the promotion seeing founder Mark Glasgow move into the role of chairman, with the new structure working well for the company which was named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the 2024 H&V News Awards in December. 'I'm proud of the way the company has grown,' said Bell. 'It is how myself and Mark saw things progressing but we have probably exceeded expectations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Our growth has come from the new avenues Mark and I identified a couple of years ago as we looked at not only future-proofing EBC but growing the business through solar, heat pumps and contracts. Growth. Dougie Bell (l) with Mark Glasgow. 'The big transition was towards the end of 2023 so the first full financial year including the renewables was from April 2024 to March 2025. We knew we had to move into this area and are very pleased with the response from the team and how everyone has adapted. 'We have good people working in each department. We have been recruiting local people who care about the business and they have done well coming into a new and growing industry and all credit to them for their commitment to make this work. 'Plus, we are managing to hold our own in the boiler market. Even though it is in a decline, we are managing to outweigh market trends.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Chairman Mark Glasgow said: 'Dougie has done an amazing job since taking on the role of managing director. We are growing with the right people with him at the helm. We are not sitting around patting each other on the back, though. The focus now is how we move from a seven-figure business to an eight-figure business. Our challenge for the next 12 months is to hit the £10m turnover mark. 'Key to that will be our recent inclusion on the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) framework as well as our plans to expand across Scotland. We have a lot of business in the central belt but want to expand further afield to offer other areas the level of service we are renowned for.'
Edinburgh Reporter
20-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Record turnover for Edinburgh Boiler Company
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has reported a record turnover of £7.2 million after a successful transition into the renewables sector. The firm's latest set of financial results for the year ended 31 March 2025 shows sales up 60 per cent on the previous 12 months' figure of £4.6m. The company is targeting continued growth with a £10m turnover in the coming year. A strategic move into sustainable energy provided the platform for the strong performance, with £2.7m of the reported growth coming from solar panel and heat pump installations, while inclusion on the Warmworks framework for the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme was also a major factor. Staffing levels have also risen significantly, the recruitment of electricians, gas engineers, roofers and admin staff seeing the head count sit at 53, up 20 per cent on the previous year. Dougie Bell was appointed as managing director 15 months ago, the promotion seeing founder Mark Glasgow move into the role of chairman, with the new structure working well for the company which was named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the 2024 H&V News Awards in December. 'I'm proud of the way the company has grown,' said Bell. 'It is how myself and Mark saw things progressing but we have probably exceeded expectations. 'Our growth has come from the new avenues Mark and I identified a couple of years ago as we looked at not only future-proofing EBC but growing the business through solar, heat pumps and contracts. 'The big transition was towards the end of 2023 so the first full financial year including the renewables was from April 2024 to March 2025. We knew we had to move into this area and are very pleased with the response from the team and how everyone has adapted. 'We have good people working in each department. We have been recruiting local people who care about the business and they have done well coming into a new and growing industry and all credit to them for their commitment to make this work. 'Plus, we are managing to hold our own in the boiler market. Even though it is in a decline, we are managing to outweigh market trends.' Chairman Mark Glasgow said: 'Dougie has done an amazing job since taking on the role of managing director. We are growing with the right people with him at the helm. We are not sitting around patting each other on the back, though. The focus now is how we move from a seven-figure business to an eight-figure business. Our challenge for the next 12 months is to hit the £10m turnover mark. 'Key to that will be our recent inclusion on the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) framework as well as our plans to expand across Scotland. We have a lot of business in the central belt but want to expand further afield to offer other areas the level of service we are renowned for.' Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
27-04-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh company's contract success
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has secured the possibility of future business with appointment to a government scheme. The company has been appointed to the Scottish Procurement Alliance's (SPA) Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework, ensuring it will be considered for publicly funded contracts in the next few years. The new public sector framework – worth an estimated £120 million in Scotland – was developed by the LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) and runs until the end of February 2028. N9 aims to drive Scotland's transition to net zero and also addresses the country's green skills shortage while creating wider economic opportunities for organisations of all sizes. Appointed firms such as EBC can expect to drive significant energy upgrades in public sector buildings, including schools, hospitals, social housing, and community spaces. EBC has been appointed to Lot 15 Domestic Renewables Space Heating Systems, which focuses on the design, selection, installation and commissioning of a range of renewable energy-based domestic systems for central heating, hot water, and other related applications. Typically, this will be air source heat pump and ground source heat pump systems. Edinburgh's boiler and renewable energy installer also came through a rigorous evaluation process to be appointed to Lot 22 Solar PV and Battery Storage. This covers the design, selection, installation and commissioning of a range of solar PV and electrical energy storage systems (EESS). EBC managing director Dougie Bell said: 'It was a tough and very competitive tendering process and I'm proud that we have been recognised as an approved supplier for this major framework. 'Our inclusion underlines to myself and the rest of the team, that the hard work and commitment we all put in to make the business successful is having tangible results. This will hopefully open up more opportunities for EBC to support more communities across Scotland.' Lesley Anderson, SPA regional director, said: 'Addressing the green skills gap is going to be vital in supporting Scotland's energy transition. With an ageing workforce and a shortage of skilled professionals, the demand for green skills far exceeds the current supply. 'That's why we've pledged to invest a portion of the income generated through the N9 Framework into organisations that are innovating and training the next generation of green-skilled workers, ensuring the sector is equipped to meet both current and future challenges. This framework will not only deliver high-quality retrofit solutions, but it will invest in organisations that are nurturing the next generation of green talent, ensuring long-term sustainability for our partners and communities.' This is the second major framework success for EBC in recent years, after the company winning a place on the £728m Warmworks framework in 2023. This delivers The Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme. The scheme aims to help households manage rising energy costs by improving energy efficiency. EBC's involvement allows them to install air source heat pumps, solar PV and battery storage in eligible homes, funded by The Scottish Government. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Boiler Company hails £120m framework success
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has been appointed to the Scottish Procurement Alliance's (SPA) Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The new public sector framework - worth an estimated £120 million in Scotland - was developed by the LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) and runs until the end of February 2028. N9 aims to not only drive Scotland's transition to net zero but also address the country's green skills shortage while creating wider economic opportunities for organisations of all sizes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Appointed firms can expect to drive significant energy upgrades in public sector buildings, including schools, hospitals, social housing, and community spaces. Opportunities: Dougie Bell EBC has been appointed to Lot 15 Domestic Renewables Space Heating Systems, which focuses on the design, selection, installation and commissioning of a range of renewable energy-based domestic systems for central heating, hot water, and other related applications. Typically, this will be air source heat pump and ground source heat pump systems. Edinburgh's top boiler and renewable installer came through a rigorous valuation process to also be appointed to Lot 22 Solar PV and Battery Storage, which covers the design, selection, installation and commissioning of a range of solar PV and electrical energy storage systems (EESS). Welcoming the news, EBC managing director Dougie Bell said: 'It was a tough and very competitive tendering process and I'm proud that we have been recognised as an approved supplier for this major framework. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Our inclusion underlines to myself and the rest of the team, that the hard work and commitment we all put in to make the business successful is having tangible results. This will hopefully open up more opportunities for EBC to support more communities across Scotland.' Lesley Anderson, SPA regional director, said: 'Addressing the green skills gap is going to be vital in supporting Scotland's energy transition. With an ageing workforce and a shortage of skilled professionals, the demand for green skills far exceeds the current supply. 'That's why we've pledged to invest a portion of the income generated through the N9 Framework into organisations that are innovating and training the next generation of green-skilled workers, ensuring the sector is equipped to meet both current and future challenges. This framework will not only deliver high-quality retrofit solutions, but it will invest in organisations that are nurturing the next generation of green talent, ensuring long-term sustainability for our partners and communities.' It's the second major framework success for EBC in recent years, 2023 seeing the company win a place on the £728m Warmworks framework, which delivers the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
