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socialise outside of working hours.” Perhaps the prevalence of open


community space in the town – with more than 50 per cent of the town green space – has encouraged green businesses to evolve. One Cumbernauld firm has found a way to reuse toner powder in ink cartridges. Moock Environmental Solutions Ltd’s (MES) main business is the recycling of printer consumables, which must be disposed of under the Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment recycling legislation. The powder was considered useless, but working in conjunction with Dundee University, MES has discovered it can be turned into pigments. Sales Manager Graeme


Clowe said: “There’s always activated toner powder left over when recycling cartridges. It can’t be reused and is classed as a hazardous waste. This would previously have been sent to landfill; however, working with Dundee University, we managed to develop an admixture that enables this waste material to be reused as a high-quality pigment.” Cumbernauld-based CMS Window


Systems has also been recognised for its environmental excellence. The window, door and curtain walling manufacturer won a Scottish Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice 2018. CMS has become a Green World Ambassador, representing Scotland in the Green World Awards 2018. CMS Window Systems Chief Executive


David Ritchie said: “We’re delighted to win the Scottish Green Apple Award as it is a terrific endorsement of our sustainable business strategy.


CMS was built from day one around environmental, social and economic sustainability, at the heart of which is our unique closed-loop recycling guarantee, ensuring our landfill waste is virtually zero and that our new windows and doors are easily recyclable at the end of their lengthy service life.” Meanwhile, Clearwater Controls Ltd, who make DERAGGER – an intelligent device that prevents blockages in waste water pipes – has secured a second round of funding from UK Steel Enterprise. The firm was first backed by UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), Tata Steel’s regeneration arm, in September 2017. The six-figure deal was one of the largest packages


to be awarded by UKSE, which has now rolled out additional funding to support


Irn-Bru is made in Cumbernauld © chrisdorney/ Shutterstock.com


Clearwater Controls Ltd’s pilot programmes in the US, Australia and the UK. The DERAGGER provides real-time detection of wet-


wipe type obstructions. Simon Crompton, Managing Director at Clearwater Controls, said: “UKSE has been an integral part of our journey and we are grateful for the team’s support. We have great aspirations for the next few years, and the latest funding allows us to take yet another step towards our goals.”


Logistics has another meaning


in delivering training for pilots. Cloud Global bought Border Air’s Cumbernauld Airport base. Cloud Global covers a broad range of aviation services, including operating Perth Airport and providing a range of flight


training. Border Air Pilot Training delivers in three locations: Cumbernauld, Oban and Carlisle. Teledyne Controls Scotland, part of the California-based avionic systems manufacturer and a supplier to the world’s major airlines, has a repairs and overhaul base employing trained test engineers at Wardpark North Industrial Estate in the town. The High Street optical business,


Optical Express, one of the stalwart employers in the town since 1991, is now a world leader in eye care, with more than 100 clinics across the UK. From glasses and contact lenses to laser eye treatment, the firm has remained at the forefront of an industry that has been competitive. Its turnover in 2016 was £86.9 million.


It now employs surgeons to perform its eye surgery procedures and has invested more than £400 million in its top-of- the range clinics. Entrepreneur David Moulsdale, who trained as an optician, has been the man with the – excuse the pun – vision to keep ahead of trends. The iconic raincoat Mackintosh is being revived for sale to a high-network audience. The Cumbernauld plant is making the original ‘Rainy Mackintosh’, made with rubberised cotton and seams that are glued rather than sewn, making a watertight garment. Daniel Dunko, Managing Director, has been working to rekindle the brand among the major UK fashion brands such as Burberry. The company is employing around 60 people at its factory on the Blairlinn Industrial Estate, while online retail marketing takes the Scottish name to a fashion-conscious worldwide fashion. Cumbernauld shows it is a town that is working well for Scotland.


Having work within easy reach along the M80


minimises travel time while being far enough away that it’s not on your doorstep”


Arria, Angel of the Nauld, is a metal mermaid sculpture created by Andy


Scott, overlooking the M80 motorway near Cumbernauld


© Honey Cloverz / Shutterstock.com


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