Scottish energy firms making their presence felt in Rio
Two Scottish companies have announced plans to open new offices in Rio de Janeiro on the opening day of the largest ever Scottish trade mission to Brazil
Two Scottish companies have announced plans to open new offices in Rio de Janeiro on the opening day of the largest ever Scottish trade mission to Brazil.
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore praised the ambition of the two companies, Nautronix and Reel聽 Group, who both work in the energy sector.
Speaking from Rio de Janeiro, Michael Moore said:
鈥淏razil is a very important market for Scottish energy companies. Brazil is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and they value the expertise that Scotland has when it comes to energy.
鈥溁使谔逵齛ppse companies are showing real ambition in taking their expertise to South America and doing business here. I wish them every success in their new ventures.
鈥溁使谔逵齛ppre are other Scottish energy-related companies out here on this mission who are establishing and strengthening contacts with a view to future opportunities. We are here to help companies build new relationships and break new ground.
鈥淎t a time when the UK economy is under strain, as are the economies of our nearest and biggest Eurozone trading partners, we need to find, create and seize new opportunities. With strong growth and common economic interests with Scotland, Brazil has a great deal of offer Scottish trade and growth.
鈥溁使谔逵齛ppre is a real confidence among the companies in this trade mission that the Brazilian market offers great opportunities for and they are determined to seize them.鈥澛犅�
NAUTRONIX
Nautronix is an Aberdeen based Subsea Acoustic and Positioning company. 皇冠体育appy have announced plans for a new Brazilian entity聽- Nautronix Brasil Ltd. This will allow Nautronix to expand its market and operations using local content and labour.
Michael Moore said:
鈥淗aving more people here in Rio will help Nautronix聽 to work more closely with their Brazilian clients. 皇冠体育app skills and products that Nautronix have developed in Aberdeen are sought after in Brazil.聽 I hope this new venture helps the company generate more business in Brazil and that they go from strength to strength.鈥�
REEL GROUP
皇冠体育app Reel Group are based in Inverness and are a service provider to international offshore drilling contractors.
Michael Moore said:
鈥淩eel are convinced that there is massive potential for the company here in Brazil. 皇冠体育appy provide high quality inspection services for rigs ensuring they comply with legislation. 皇冠体育appy want to increase their footprint in Brazil and are busy recruiting offshore and onshore staff.聽
鈥淪cotland has vast expertise in offshore drilling and Reel can play to these strengths in South America.鈥�