KR GROUP continues partnership with Cove Rangers Football Club
KR Group will continue as Cove Rangers Football Club Principal Partner for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign. For KR Group, sponsorship is about far more than brand visibility. It is about building lasting relationships and investing in the local community. Continuing its partnership with Cove Rangers FC reflects that approach, supporting the club’s ambitions while contributing […]
Building capacity without compromising quality
As construction projects move faster and demand continues to grow, we’re investing in smarter ways of working. Through advanced automated fabrication technology, we’re enhancing efficiency and consistency across our structural steel fabrication. Supporting this transformation is the BeamMaster™, a state-of-the-art robotic welding system that complements the expertise of our fabrication team. It enables us to […]
KR Group supports aberdeen grammar school’s national STEM success
KR Group Supports Aberdeen Grammar School’s National STEM Success Aberdeenshire-based steel, cladding and sheet metal specialists, KR Group is passionate about inspiring the next generation of talent. Through partnerships with schools across the north-east, the company is creating opportunities for young people to gain real-world experience, helping them build skills and a greater understanding of […]
KR Group achieves qualifications Scotland centre approval
KR Group, specialists in steel, cladding and sheet metal, has officially been approved as a Qualifications Scotland Centre, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to supporting careers and creating new vocational pathways within the construction and cladding industry. As an approved Qualifications Scotland Centre, KR Group is now authorised to deliver industry-recognised qualifications […]
KR Group appoints Marketing and Communications Executive
We are pleased to announce that KR Group has appointed Katie Johnston as Marketing and Communications Executive. Based at our Aberdeenshire headquarters, Katie will lead marketing and communications activities across KR Group’s portfolio of businesses, including Steel, Cladding, Sheet Metal, Skills Hub, AgriBuild and sustainability initiative KRBon Reduction. Katie joins the business with more than […]
KREDIT SPOTLIGHT – LEWIS THOMSON
Our latest KRedit student, Lewis, shared his experience after completing a work experience placement in our steel and sheet metal workshops. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Lewis; I’m 17 years old and have recently left school. I am currently sitting my S5 exams at Ellon Academy. I’ve been […]
KR Group reflects on 18-month partnership with men’s mental health charity Men in Mind
We are proud to reflect on the impact and achievements of our 18-month partnership with Men in Mind, which has now come to a close. Over the course of this collaboration, we’ve been grateful for the opportunity to work together in support of their meaningful support to others, and we look back on the partnership […]
KRedit Spotlight – Sam Murray
We are highlighting another of our fantastic young people! Sam has been working at KR since last summer as part of our KRedit program to gain some experience and has found an interest in all things mechanics! Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Sam […]
KRedit Spotlight – David Kennard
We are shining the spotlight on another of our amazing juniors, David. David has been working at KR since summer 2025 and has been really enjoying gaining some great experience for the future. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is David and I am 15 […]
KRedit Spotlight – Hamish Twine
We are highlighting another fantastic student, Hamish, who has been completing a 12-week construction work experience programme with us. Hamish has worked across the company in our workshops and yard based in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Hamish and I am […]
KR Group strengthens leadership team with two key internal promotions
At KR Group, we’re proud to announce two senior internal promotions. These strengthen our leadership team as the business continues to grow. The appointments reflect our ongoing investment in our people and structure. They also ensure we are well-positioned to support increasing project demand and future expansion. Jayne Simpson has been promoted to Head of […]
KR Group’s Charity Commitment for 2026
In 2025, KR Group proudly partnered with Men in Mind, a local men’s mental health support group. Throughout the year, our team took part in a range of fundraising events, company-wide challenges and internal initiatives to support the charity and raise awareness of men’s mental health. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our team and […]
KRedit Foundation Apprentice Spotlight – Ivans
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting young people, we recently caught up with Ivans after he successfully completed his Foundation Apprenticeship placement with us through our KRedit programme. During his time here, he gained valuable experience across a range of departments. This helped to broaden his knowledge and understanding of the construction industry. […]
KRedit Spotlight – Hannah Douglas
Hannah has been gaining valuable office experience with KR Group since July 2025 through our KRedit programme. She returns during school holidays to continue building her skills and developing her knowledge of the workplace. We caught up with Hannah to hear about what she’s learned so far, what she enjoys most, and her ambitions for […]
Scottish Apprenticeship Week Interview: Daniel Aitken
We caught up with one of our talented apprentices, Daniel, this Scottish Apprenticeship Week to hear about his journey so far at KR Group. Daniel is currently completing a Data Analyst Modern Apprenticeship, alongside his role as Operations and Digital Innovations Assistant. In his role, he supports tendering and operations, while also helping develop smarter […]
National Apprenticeship Week Interview: Ryan Buchan
We’re proud to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople at KR Group. In this interview, we catch up with Ryan Buchan, one of our welding and fabricating apprentices, who shares his journey so far – from choosing an apprenticeship to gaining hands-on experience working on major projects and learning from our experienced team. Tell […]