Mobile power provider invests £4.5M to upgrade Scottish production facility

Aggreko, the Glasgow-headquartered global provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control and energy services, has announced an upgrade of its production facility in Dumbarton, with an investment totalling £4.5M. 

As part of Aggreko’s industry-leading Net-Zero strategy, the site will turn into a future energy hub, replacing all diesel with low-emission HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) as well as exporting surplus power generated during production tests of Next Generation Gas gensets back to the national grid.

The scheme includes the acquisition of land at Lomondgate Park next to the existing site, which is owned by Strathleven Regeneration CIC (SRCIC).

The scheme will add a state-of-the-art rental depot to the existing manufacturing site. The investment and plans form part of Aggreko’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions from its own operations by 2030. 

In addition to the external upgrades, the office space at the facility will also be redesigned to provide a modern working environment for the 300 people who work at the site.

Aine Finlayson, Director of Manufacturing at Aggreko, said: “Our Dumbarton facility sits at the heart of everything we do around the world, and is driven by the amazing team of people who work there. This investment is a demonstration of our commitment to our team and the local area, and making sure that we’re continuing to produce the high-quality, reliable and greener products that our customers expect.”