Award For Gsm 2006
Flyglobespan lands top industry award
CAPITAL-BASED no-frills airline Flyglobespan has scooped a top industry award to mark its business success.
The firm, which launched four years ago and has its main offices in Colinton, was handed the President's Award at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) awards.
Flyglobespan, headed by chairman Tom Dalrymple, was lauded for its strong growth to more than 650 employees and a fleet of 21 aircraft.
Mr Dalrymple said: "The outstanding success of Flyglobespan is due to the commitment and effort of the whole team who make up this great airline. As the mere conductor of this fine orchestra I am delighted to accept this award on their behalf, and at the same time publicly acknowledge my sincere and personal appreciation of their efforts."
City-based biotechnology firm Lux was also praised for its work boosting Scotland's reputation as a pioneer in life sciences, research and product development.
The company, which currently markets and develops a range of products including laboratory and diagnostic reagents, water contamination monitors, and calibration devices, is expanding its technology portfolio and expects to launch further products in 2007.