Vattenfall’s Meet the Buyer event attracts 120 organisations
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RENEWABLE energy developer Vattenfall hosted 120 organisations at a Meet the Buyer event in Huntly.
The event comes ahead of the construction of the 14-turbine Clashindarroch II wind farm.
To maximise the benefit of the wind farm to the local economy, this event saw lead contractors meet with potential local supply chain companies.
Companies attending included civil and electrical engineers; suppliers of workwear; turbine safety specialists and transportation companies.
Vattenfall Senior Project Manager, Daniel Wills said: “Bringing together a variety of businesses with a focus on how we can develop the local supply chain for Clashindarroch II has always been a key milestone in the project’s development.
“We were thrilled to be able to host this event in a community space thanks to Huntly Development Trust.”
Russell Borthwick, CEO at the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: “Events such as this provide a great platform for developers to engage with a range of stakeholders to achieve these objectives.
“It’s vital that communities understand the benefits that will be delivered through wind farm projects and embrace them.”
Nicola Baird, business and operations manager at Huntly and District Development Trust, said: “We were delighted that Vattenfall chose to support the community by holding this event at the Huntly and District Development Trust community-owned venue Number 30.
“The Square, particularly as their future developments seek to support local jobs and future skills development. It was an excellent and productive day for all.”
The event was the first to take place in No 30 The Square in Huntly following its extensive renovation.
