Aberdeenshire headquartered surface preparation specialist, eBlast, part of the eGroup is marking its 25th year in business with a series of contract awards totalling a 7-figure sum. These recent wins reinforce the company’s position as a leading provider of surface preparation to the energy and infrastructure sectors both in the UK and internationally. 

The new contracts span major energy projects in the UK and overseas, including Baku and the Norwegian North Sea, underlining eBlast’s growing role as a trusted partner in the global energy sector. Current projects involve large scale work on riser, caissons, and specialist pipework. 

At its state-of-the-art facility in Kintore, eBlast applies extensive protective coatings to a raft of different components destined for offshore use. The company is also supporting high-profile developments for leading operators including Shell, Aker BP, Equinor, Harbour Energy, Total Energies and Exxon Mobil, with work ranging from critical offshore assemblies to one of the largest subsea structures ever fabricated in Aberdeen. 

The continued growth of the business this year has also allowed eBlast to expand their team, bringing the total headcount of the business to 90. 

Sister company, eTest, specialists in non destructive testing, also celebrates their 10th anniversary this year and have completed an impressive 10,000 jobs since opening. 

All of these projects are being delivered through eGroup’s fully integrated model, combining surface preparation, specialist coatings and non-destructive testing, ensuring quality, efficiency, and technical excellence at every stage. 

Scott Duguid, Managing Director of eGroup said: 
“As we mark a quarter of a century in business for eBlast, it’s encouraging to see the continued trust placed in us by our clients. Our focus has always been on carrying out work of the highest standard and being a reliable partner. This is a reflection of the long-standing relationships we’ve built with clients which continue to grow and strengthen year after year.” 

This level of contract activity in the first half of the year demonstrates the scale of capacity and technical strength we bring to every engagement. Our teams at eBlast and eTest continue to deliver high performance outcomes across some of the industry’s most demanding scopes. We’ve invested heavily in our people, plant, and processes, and clients are responding to that. Our integrated approach reduces complexity whilst ensuring a consistently high-quality standard throughout every stage of delivery.” 

With a purpose-built facility in Kintore, one of the largest and most advanced of its kind in the UK, eGroup is equipped to handle complex and large-scale scopes with precision and efficiency. The company remains committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical execution, underpinned by ISO, UKAS, and coating specific accreditations.