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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
East Kilbride software experts sign game-changing new partnership with Caledonia Gladiators
As part of the deal, Eureka Solutions will become an official sponsor of the Caledonia Gladiators for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Scotland's only professional basketball team has made a slam dunk in its off-court operations by signing a game-changing new partnership. Caledonia Gladiators has teamed up with fellow East Kilbride-based firm, Eureka Solutions in a partnership that will help support complex behind-the-scenes processes at the club. As part of the deal, Eureka will become an official sponsor of the Caledonia Gladiators for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Partnering with seasoned pros Eureka Solutions will play a crucial part in the Gladiators' long-term business plan: modernising its back-end financial systems to support its continued success as one of the UK's fastest growing professional sports franchises. As a trusted partner of iplicit - cloud accounting's market disruptor - Eureka enables businesses to reduce overheads, automate routine tasks, and simplify financial operations, by providing a streamlined and user-friendly platform that improves financial management. Callum Mackie, Sponsorships and Partnerships Lead at Caledonia Gladiators, said: 'We had outgrown the functionality offered by our previous software provider and were looking to find a new solution that could help modernise our systems. 'As a local company, we were aware of Eureka Solutions and its excellent reputation within the sector. iplicit was presented to us as a potential solution after an initial discussion about our goals around group reporting and group structure and we were keen to explore that option.' The project will see Caledonia Gladiators enhance back-office operations with a two-pronged solution; implementing iplicit financial software alongside its own integration tool, Besyncly, to automate manual tasks and provide consolidated reporting to support the franchise's growth. Callum added: 'Working with Eureka Solutions will really make an impact on how we run things behind the scenes. 'It'll help free up valuable time for our team, improve the accuracy of our reporting, and give us confidence that our systems can keep pace as we continue to grow. 'That kind of support is game-changing for a club with big ambitions, both on and off the court.' David Lindores, CEO at Eureka Solutions, said: 'We're proud to be partnering with a club that's breaking new ground in Scottish sport. Caledonia Gladiators' drive for operational excellence mirrors our own ethos, and we're looking forward to being part of that journey. 'As professional sports clubs continue to grow, there is increasing recognition that behind-the-scenes operations can have a significant impact on both business and team success. 'With the help of iplicit and Besyncly, we're ensuring the Gladiators are equipped with a flexible, future-proof solution. 'This project is a great example of what our team does best: solving complex integration challenges with clarity and precision. It's down to this that we've carved out a niche in the professional sports world as the go-to business solutions partner.' With plans in place for a 6,000-seat stadium, and a track record of parity across its men's and women's teams, the franchise has become a pioneer for Scottish basketball. David added: 'This is more than a sponsorship, it's a strategic partnership. The exposure is great, of course, but it's the alignment in vision and ambition that makes this such a natural fit. We're looking forward to a successful season on and off the court.' Eureka Solutions adds Caledonia Gladiators to its growing roster of professional sports organisations, including football clubs Aberdeen, Millwall, Hearts and Luton Town, as well as golfing organisation The R&A.
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
South Lanarkshire locals invited to shape future of Kilbryde Hospice care at community roadshows
Three local roadshows will invite open discussion on Kilbryde Hospice's impact and future plans. Kilbryde Hospice is to host a series of community roadshows across South Lanarkshire. The roadshows will take place in October, following the East Kilbride-based palliative care centre's open Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 17. These events will be an important opportunity for local people to shape the future of hospice care in East Kilbride and Strathaven, Rutherglen and Cambuslang and Hamilton and Blantyre. The AGM will bring together trustees, staff, volunteers and community representatives to reflect on the past year and outline strategic priorities going forward. Three local roadshows will invite open discussion on Kilbryde Hospice's impact and future plans: Wednesday, October 1 – St Columbkille's Church Hall, Rutherglen; Wednesday, October 22 – Blantyre/Hamilton (venue tbc); Wednesday, October 29 – Calderwood Baptist Church, East Kilbride. 'These roadshows are more than just meetings - they reaffirm our vital role in the heart of the communities we serve,' said Gordon McHugh, chief executive of Kilbryde Hospice. 'We want to hear what matters most and ensure Kilbryde continues to meet local needs with compassion, dignity and respect.' Kilbryde Hospice invites all those with an interest in palliative care and community support to attend and share their views. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook?
The National
12-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Scotbeef Inverurie abattoir shuts doors after 100 years
The Scotbeef site in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, closed its doors on Wednesday, with the company saying the decision was necessary to protect the long-term future of the business. According to the Scottish Farmer, staff were told to go home on Wednesday, while farmers with livestock booked in were informed that their animals were no longer required. A redundancy process is now under way with staff, as Scotbeef said it would ensure all affected employees were supported. According to the BBC, up to 90 jobs have been lost. The family-owned businesses was founded in 1920 and supplies beef and lamb to UK retailers. It is a subsidiary of East Kilbride-based JW Galloway. READ MORE: Poundland 'to close 100 stores' after being sold for £1 Scotbeef has two other Scottish sites – in East Kilbride and Annan – as well as three sites south of the Border, in Sheffield, Heysham and Wolverhampton. A spokesperson for Scotbeef Inverurie said: "Despite our best efforts to address the sustained challenges within the UK meat and beef industry over the past 18 months, we have unfortunately taken the difficult decision to close our Inverurie site. "Decisions such as these are never easy, and we understand that there will be a significant impact on our staff, many of whom have shown loyalty and commitment to the business over many years. 'We are actively working with other businesses in the meat industry to identify alternative employment opportunities, as well as offering roles at other Scotbeef sites for those who may wish to relocate.'
STV News
12-06-2025
- Business
- STV News
All jobs lost as abattoir closes its doors
Jobs have been lost following the closure of an abattoir in Aberdeenshire. The Scotbeef site in Inverurie closed its doors on Wednesday, with all staff members being made redundant. The job losses follow an operational review which concluded the closure was 'necessary to protect the long-term future of the business'. The company confirmed that a redundancy process is now under way with staff who have 'shown loyalty and commitment over the years'. Scotbeef, a subsidiary of East Kilbride-based JW Galloway, processes fresh beef, lamb and value-added products for leading UK and international retail markets. The business has facilities at two other Scottish locations – East Kilbride and Annan – as well as operations south of the border in Sheffield, Heysham and Wolverhampton. A spokesperson for Scotbeef said: 'Despite our best efforts to address the sustained challenges within the UK meat and beef industry over the past 18 months, we have unfortunately taken the difficult decision to close our Inverurie site. 'This follows a comprehensive operational review which concluded that closure is necessary to protect the long-term future of the business. 'Decisions such as these are never easy, and we understand that there will be a significant impact on our staff, many of whom have shown loyalty and commitment to the business over many years. A redundancy process is now under way, and we shall ensure that all affected employees are fully supported throughout this period.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Press and Journal
11-06-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Scotbeef shuts historic Inverurie abattoir
Meat processor Scotbeef has shut its historic abattoir in Inverurie. The owners have cited 'sustained challenges' to the business. They said the closure was necessary to protect the long-term future of Scotbeef. Staff were reportedly told to go home today, with farmers being told their livestock was no longer required. Scotbeef is a subsidiary of East Kilbride-based JW Galloway. Its processing sites manufacture fresh beef, lamb and value-added products for leading UK and international retail markets. Scotbeef also has facilities at two other Scottish locations – East Kilbride and Annan – as well as operations south of the border in Sheffield, Heysham and Wolverhampton. Other sites in Bridge of Allan and Glasgow have been sold by the firm in recent years. It is not known yet how many staff are impacted by the closure in Inverurie, where there has been an abattoir on North Street for about 100 years. Neither Scotbeef nor JW Galloway have responded to our calls. The move follows a steep decline in processing activity at the Aberdeenshire site. In recent times just a few hundred cattle have been processed there some weeks, a fraction of the total capacity. Industry insiders have blamed a price war between processors for putting Scottish abattoirs under severe pressure. In accounts lodged at Companies House earlier this year, Scotbeef said it was facing labour shortages and industry pay rate challenges. Plans for a replacement abattoir in the area have been on hold for years. In 2023, Aberdeenshire councillors backed plans to demolish the existing abattoir to make way for 50 new homes. A previous proposal to build 77 homes on the site was given the go-ahead back in 2019. Now, closure for the existing site would appear to scupper any prospect of the abattoir being relocated to ANM Group's Thainstone Business Park, as was previously proposed. Gordon and Buchan Conservative MP Harriet Cross said: 'This closure is deeply concerning and is a blow to livestock farmers across the north-east. Abattoirs such as that in Inverurie are crucial to the food supply chain and the wider agricultural sector. 'But across the country, they are being driven out of business at an alarming rate by rising costs, regulatory pressures and a drop in livestock numbers. 'There is also an immediate human impact of all this, and my thoughts go out to the employees at Inverurie whose jobs are at risk.' The MP added: 'If both of Scotland's governments are serious about sustainability, rural jobs, and animal welfare, then more support needs to be given to abattoirs so they can survive these unprecedented challenges.'
