Fish is a healthy and delicious source of protein, but it is also a delicate and easily contaminated food. Pathogenic microorganisms can thrive on the surface of oily fish and shellfish, potentially dangerous to human health. To ensure the safety of fish, it is essential to use effective biocides that can kill these microorganisms without…
Developing essential leadership competencies for mid-level managers. Dawn Hinnegan, Service and Commercial Manager at Scotmas, recently received a certificate of completion for the Vistage Emerging Leader Programme. This 2-year programme provides practical leadership training to mid-level managers and helps them develop essential leadership competencies. Unlike other programmes, the Vistage Emerging Leader Programme focuses on a…
Scotmas has formed an employee-led team of volunteers to work towards achieving Net Zero by 2025 and becoming a certified B Corp business. The team is made up of enthusiastic volunteers who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. The team has been working tirelessly to develop and implement sustainable solutions to…
Large data centres are critical infrastructures that host servers and other critical systems that process and store massive amounts of data. However, as these facilities grow, they face more challenges in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for their workers and equipment. One of the most significant threats to a data centre’s environment is the…
The Scottish Government has high hopes for the COP28 summit, particularly regarding the adoption of sustainable technologies and their place in achieving Net Zero. COP28, currently underway in the UAE, brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. One company that is leading the charge in this area is Scotmas.…
Remote monitoring solutions and secondary disinfection measures are vital in existing and proposed healthcare facilities. As the detection techniques for microorganisms in water systems and environmental sampling improve, it is crucial to implement effective remote monitoring solutions to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Newer techniques such as Maldi-TOF and Rapid PCR (qPCR) can…