Peak Scientific Receives A Royal Visit
Peak Scientific has recently opened an extension of their head office in Inchinnan, Scotland, named Cherry Tree House. The extension will accommodate the expansion of the company since it launched in 1997.
Peak Scientific has recently opened an extension of their head office in Inchinnan, Scotland, named Cherry Tree House. The extension will accommodate the expansion of the company since it launched in 1997. The Princess Royal attended the event to officially open the new building. She toured the site and met with many of the workforce before the opening ceremony.
Robin MacGeachy, Managing Director, commented: “It is with great pride to have Cherry Tree House officially opened. This facility will allow us to double our capacity in manufacturing and personnel over the coming years. The new building also accommodates increased facilities for training, research and development, and service support.”
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