An engineering firm based in Brechin, Angus, has said it is to expand its operations and create 100 new jobs.

The roles will be created over the next five years and will be based at the company's new technology centre at Brechin Business Park, which is currently under construction.

Work on the facility is expected to be completed by spring 2015.

Currently, Hydrus employs 50 people at a site on Eastmill Road in Brechin and this facility will remain in operation alongside the new premises.

It is understood the new facility will include capacity for specialist engineering structures to be built on site and ready for export.


The development is forecast to bring tens of millions of pounds to the local economy.

Helen Oswald, Provost of Angus, said: "This new facility is great news for Hydrus and the county. The council is delighted to be working with such an innovative company, whose enterprise and ambition is bringing jobs and economic benefit to Angus."

Mark Williams, Managing Director of Hydrus, added: "The growth of the energy sector in Aberdeen is spilling over into Angus for the areas' benefit. It was a natural step for us to expand our portfolio of services and reach into a wider market.

"Brechin is a great location for us. We are creating huge structures for the oil and gas sector; good transportation links are essential so the proximity of the deep sea access at Montrose Port is a significant benefit, particularly as we look to expand our export markets.

"This exciting new development in Brechin ensures we are well placed to support the market trends that will shape our business and the future of the North Sea energy sector."

(JP/CD)