A leading Aberdeen-based group of electrical companies has reached another important milestone on its corporate journey by welcoming its 50th employee to the team.

Following news that turnover at AEL recently exceeded £10 million for the first time, the flourishing firm has now seen its headcount grow in a bid to meet rising demand for services across key global locations.

With revenues spread between domestic and overseas markets, recent appointments have boosted employee numbers across the board geographically as AEL continues its drive to offer first-class electrical and subsea products and services to the onshore, offshore, renewable, petrochemical, marine, subsea and other sectors. 

From its North east roots in traditional marketplaces over 40 years ago, AEL has expanded to become an internationally recognised group of companies including AEL Aberdeen Limited, AEL Americas Inc, a branch office in Azerbaijan and AEL Electrical Mexico S. de R.L de C.V.  

With consistent growth across the board in the last 12 months, Mexico has experienced a particularly busy period with 45% growth anticipated this year.  Meanwhile, projected growth of 40% in Norway has accelerated plans to open an AEL office in Stavanger to serve a growing Scandinavian client base whilst research into further UK expansion is set to unlock potential with existing and new customers alike.

With AEL’s global headquarters remaining in Aberdeen’s Bridge of Don and 100% family ownership of the business throughout its four decades in operation, the company ethos of accountability and excellence delivered by competent staff remain central to fulfilling ambitious future growth aspirations.

Commenting on the latest news, AEL CEO Graeme Mackie said: 
“It is crucial that we have the right people in place to help us reach our corporate potential and we are delighted to add to our team, both at home and overseas.”

AEL Americas President Alan Mackie added: 
“By adding local knowledge and focusing strategically we are able to further enhance our position within our chosen markets and this will stand us in good stead as we look to the future.”

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