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Forth & Tay Regional Showcase Launches in Fife
Last month, we delivered our first regional spotlight event in Fife, bringing together businesses, industry leaders, academia and support organisations at the Fife Renewables Innovation Centre in Methil.
The Forth & Tay Regional Showcase in Fife, delivered by Forth & Tay Offshore with support from Fife Council’s Economic Development Team (InvestFife), is the first in a series of regional spotlight events taking place across the east coast of Scotland. The programme is designed to strengthen collaboration, highlight regional capability and support the continued growth of offshore wind.
The showcase reflected the growing momentum around offshore wind across the region and the role local businesses can play within Scotland’s expanding renewable energy sector. Discussions throughout the day highlighted the scale of opportunity emerging across the Forth & Tay region and beyond, with delegates hearing directly from organisations leading activity across offshore wind, innovation, skills and infrastructure.
Eastgate Engineering CEO shortlisted for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026
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Eastgate Engineering is proud to announce that its CEO and founder, David Brennan, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the International category of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland 2026. Selected as one of just 24 finalists from hundreds of applicants across Ireland, this recognition highlights Brennan’s exceptional leadership and significant impact on the engineering and construction industry.
This prestigious nomination comes during a period of sustained growth for Eastgate Engineering. Over the past two years, the company has achieved several major milestones, further strengthening its position as a leader in its sector.
Key developments include the appointment of a new board of directors to enhance governance and strategic oversight, further expansion into the UK market with a new office in Warrington, and significant upgrades to its facilities in Teesside and Waterford. Eastgate has also successfully delivered a number of landmark projects across multiple sectors.
Outreach Offshore: providing versatile hydraulic lifting equipment solutions across the offshore energy sector
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We are pleased to welcome Outreach Offshore as a member of Forth & Tay Offshore.
Outreach Offshore has worked alongside Palfinger for over 40 years as the official UK Marine Crane Sales and Service Partner providing versatile hydraulic lifting equipment solutions across the offshore energy sector and supporting infrastructure services. They offer comprehensive offshore and onshore service support, the provision of original OEM parts, global maintenance and inspection, as well as operator training.
Outreach Offshore’s world-class range of products deliver the highest standard of performance and safety in the most arduous, marine and offshore environments supporting Ports & Harbours, Offshore Wind, Offshore Substations, Oil & Gas, Vessel Operators and Naval Defence across the UK and further afield.
Their mission is to provide the correct engineered lifting solution for your project, delivered on time and in accordance with your requirements. Their engineering design expertise can assist with problem solving, integration and commissioning challenges.
www.outreachoffshore.co.uk | Contact: +44 (0)1324 578778 | Email: info@outreachoffshore.co.uk
Eastgate Engineering: specialist engineering and construction
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Welcome to our new Forth & Tay Offshore member Eastgate Engineering.
Eastgate Engineering is a specialist engineering and construction company founded in 2007, delivering high-quality services across the UK and Ireland. The company provides fully integrated, end-to-end solutions, supporting projects from initial engineering and construction through to commissioning, start-up, and long-term operations and maintenance, all with cost certainty.
With a strong focus on safety, precision, and technical excellence, Eastgate operates in complex and safety-critical environments where reliability and performance are essential. Its multidisciplinary expertise spans electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical engineering, alongside specialist capabilities in offshore wind, telecoms and data infrastructure, and advanced systems integration.
Eastgate has built a solid reputation for successfully delivering large-scale, complex projects. This is underpinned by its “one team” philosophy, which promotes close collaboration between clients, departments, and project teams. By fostering this integrated approach, Eastgate is able to maintain high standards of efficiency, safety, and quality across every stage of a project lifecycle.
Eastgate Engineering Named Tees Business of the Year
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Forth & Tay Offshore member Eastgate Engineering has been named Tees Business of the Year 2026, recognising the company’s outstanding growth, commitment to people, and continued investment in the Teesside region.
Founded by David Brennan in Waterford, Ireland, in 2007, Eastgate has evolved from its Irish beginnings into a nationally recognised engineering specialist. A defining moment came in 2015 with the establishment of its Head Office in Teesside, positioning the region at the heart of the company’s leadership and future ambition. While maintaining a strong operational base in Waterford supported by its Irish workforce, Eastgate now operates across the UK and Ireland with a team of 500 people, driving strategic growth from Teesside.
The Tees Business of the Year award celebrates Eastgate’s success since relocating its headquarters to the region, highlighting its investment in people, delivery of complex infrastructure projects, and its commitment to building a strong, values driven business.
Founder and CEO David Brennan said the award reflects both the strength of the Eastgate team and the role Teesside has played in the company’s evolution.
“This award is incredibly meaningful for us,” said David. “Eastgate was founded in Waterford, and that remains an important part of our business, but moving our head office to Teesside in 2015 was a defining moment. Teesside has become our home from a leadership and growth perspective. The talent, industrial heritage, and pride in workmanship here are second to none.”
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