Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 72 Hardware companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Hardware Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Boundary
Boundary is an IoT Home Security company providing a smart burglar alarm system that can be controlled over mobile devices.
Founder(s): Paul Walton, Robin Knox
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Internet of Things, Security, Smart Home
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NCTech
NCTech is a big data and analytics provider. Pioneering edge-to-cloud big data capture & provision with ML/AI for Google, government & AEC
Founder(s): Cameron Ure, Neil Tocher
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Machine Learning, Open Source, Service Industry, Smart Cities, Virtual Reality
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Inoapps
Inoapps is an Oracle reseller and Platinum partner in Europe, Middle East, and Africa specializing in Oracle applications.
Founder(s): Andy Bird
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Information Technology, Oil and Gas
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Pyreos
Pyreos develops and supplies a specialised infra-red sensor platform.
Founder(s): Jeff Wright
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hardware, Oil and Gas, Sensor
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Crover
The first provider of an autonomous grain storage monitoring solution for grain merchants and co-operatives
Founder(s): Lorenzo Conti
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Agriculture, AgTech, Farming, Hardware, Industrial, Industrial Automation, Internet of Things, Robotics
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Gi Fly
Bignay Inc. combines software and hardware to solve issues within urban areas.
Founder(s): A A, E S, L T
Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Electric Vehicle, Hardware, Mobile, Software
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Powerphotonic
Powerphotonic designs and fabricates freeform refractive micro-optics for laser beam correction and beamforming.
Founder(s): Howard Baker
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Manufacturing, Software
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Pufferfish
Pufferfish open up a world of possibilities for better communication and engagement with world-beating PufferSphere® display solutions.
Founder(s): Will Cavendish
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Communication Hardware, Data Visualization, Digital Marketing, Electronics, Graphic Design, Marketing, Software
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Air Control Entech
Robotic Inspection technology business specialising in UAVs, ROVs and crawlers
Founder(s): Kieran Hope
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Data Integration, Hardware, Infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Robotics, Software
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Calnex Solutions
Calnex develops testing and measuring solutions for evaluating the performance of Ethernet synchronization and OAM technologies.
Founder(s): Tommy Cook
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Software
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Design LED Products
Design LED Products specializes in the design of thin printed lightguide products.
Founder(s): James Gourlay
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Hardware, Lighting, Manufacturing
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Sub10 Systems
Sub10 Systems designs, develops and sells millimeter wave (MMW) wireless Ethernet bridges.
Founder(s): Mark Stevens, Stuart Broome
Location: Crook Of Devon, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Software
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Deep Casing Tools
Deep Casing Tools develops casing and completion tools for the oil and gas industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Oil and Gas
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Ayo Telecom
Telecommunications Provider & ISP
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Assistive Technology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet, IT Management, Network Hardware, Network Security, Telecommunications, Wired Telecommunications, Wireless
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Hajj Guider
Hajj Guider develops a wearable technology band that enables users to monitor their friends or families during Hajj and Umrah.
Founder(s): Arif Qadir, Hasam Ahmed Khan
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Internet of Things, Software, Wearables
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Nallatech
Nallatech provides FPGA computing motherboards, modules, software and IP cores, and HPC products for defense and security market.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Hardware, Software
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R&M Engineering
R&M Engineering offers alliancing and partnership arrangements for the offshore and onshore oil and gas industries.
Founder(s):
Location: Huntly, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Hardware
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ETB Technologies
ETB Technologies provides new and refurbished servers, storage arrays, and networking equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Industries: Data Storage, Information Technology, Network Hardware
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Intellicore
Intellicore is a provider of website development, mobile development and bespoke designs,, solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Hardware, Software
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EV Innovation
EV Innovation operates smart EV charging installer networks that delivers EV charging solutions for domestic and workplace clients.
Founder(s):
Location: Girvan, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Electric Vehicle, Information Technology, Network Hardware, Service Industry
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TenBu Technologies
TenBu Technologies is specialized in providing software and hardware security solutions for smartphones.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Developer Tools, Hardware, Mobile, Security, Software
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Lothian Broadband
Lothian Broadband offers broadband technology services to homes and businesses.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Broadcasting, Network Hardware, Telecommunications
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A2E Embedded Design
A2E provide electronic hardware and software design services.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Software
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Veemee
Your Veemee is virtually you – a 3D virtual character that lives on your mobile device.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, iOS, Manufacturing, Virtual Reality
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KubeNet
KubeNet specializes in business connectivity and communication solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communications Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Network Hardware
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Blue Tang
Blue Tang is an agency who shows information from a client database.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Database, Network Hardware
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Red Dog Music
Buy musical instruments and equipment from Red Dog Music, the friendly online music store. Guitars, Electronic Drum Kits
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Electronics, Hardware, Music, Retail
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Leviton Network Solutions Europe
Leviton Network Solutions Europe is a commercial and residential network infrastructure company.
Founder(s): Isidor Leviton
Location: Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Services, Network Hardware
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BAS-IP
BAS-IP specializes in TCP/IP intercom solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Communications Infrastructure, Hardware, Telecommunications
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MNB Networks
MNB Networks is a firm that specialized in consultancy services.
Founder(s):
Location: Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Information Technology, Network Hardware, Network Security
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Indigo Technologies
Indigo is a creative, fast-growing IT company and one of the VMware Enterprise providing businesses with hosted and managed IT services.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Cloud Computing, Hardware, IT Management
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SimplyFixIt
SimplyFixIt provides repairing services for Computers, Macs, iPhones & iPads.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Hardware, Service Industry
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Kerrco Automation
Kerrco Automation promoting best in class hardware and software solutions in today’s competitive business environment.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Hardware, Industrial Automation, Software
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No More Wires Limited
No More Wires Limited specialists in Wireless Networking and Consulting Services.
Founder(s):
Location: Crookston, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Network Hardware
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Door Locks Direct
Door Locks Direct is an online store for door locks and key safes with a range of products to choose from.
Founder(s):
Location: Largs, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Hardware, Security
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RapidReach
RapidReach offers robust, reliable, and easy-to-use communication systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Communication Hardware, Information Technology, Service Industry
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Clyde Associated Engineers
Clyde Associated Engineers is a manufacturing company that produces pumps, mixers, motors, filtration, strainers, and equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing
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Infinity
Infinity is a providing expertise to the oil and gas and renewable energy industry located in Aberdeenshire.
Founder(s): Arnie Nudell, Cary Christie, John Ulrick
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Hardware, Oil and Gas
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OnBeat
OnBeat is a manufacturer and seller of solar-powered headphones for consumers.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Software, Solar
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Ogilvie Group
Ogilvie Group provides services like vehicle contract hire, daily rental, IT, communications, geomatics, and house building.
Founder(s): Matthew Ogilvie
Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Construction, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Information Technology, Network Hardware, Real Estate
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Amarok Multimedia
Amarok are UK providers of CD and DVD duplication, replication and print services. Amarok provide a comprehensive range of CD & DVD
Founder(s):
Location: Largs, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware
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Edinburgh Robotics
Edinburgh Robotics operates a development platform to integrate experiences from mobile robotics.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Software
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SVPUK
Online Electronics Store with fast delivery. Check out our range of Tablets, Computer Hardware and Parts, CCTV camera
Founder(s):
Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, E-Commerce, Hardware, Internet
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PB Innovations
PB Innovations provides software, IT support, networking infrastructure, desktop computers, mobile devices, laptops and computer components.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Hardware, Software, Technical Support
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TheLogic IT Solutions
TheLogic IT specializes in computer network management & cloud solutions. It aims to provide outsourced IT services to local businesses.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Cloud Computing, Hardware, Information Technology, Software
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EuroPC
EuroPC is a refurbished computer hardware outlet that offers certified refitted computers, desktops, and workstations of well brands.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: B2B, Consumer Electronics, Education, Hardware, IT Management, Software
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Snowsport Services
SnowSport Services deals in the sales of equipment and offers rental and ski service for customers.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Customer Service, Hardware, Sales, Sporting Goods
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CarAudiostuff
Ray Smith CarAudioStuff Ltd is a provider that’s serving Scotland and UK online in car electronics and entertainment products.
Founder(s):
Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Electronics, Hardware
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Gecko Labs
Gecko Labs is a software company for education sector.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Information Technology, Software
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MicroStencil
MicroStencil offers precision microengineered electroformed parts for a variety of applications that include nickel electroformed stencils.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Hardware, Industrial, Manufacturing, Service Industry
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Farmer Autocare
Farmer Autocare is an eCom platform to sell automobile spare parts.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, E-Commerce, Hardware, Sales
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GasSure
GasSure is a boiler maintenance plan that offers private repair and services scheme including electrical, boiler installation, and finance.
Founder(s):
Location: Stevenston, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Industrial, Industrial Engineering
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tickerTXT
Technology for Developing Countries
Founder(s):
Location: Greenland, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Internet, Mobile, Software
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Alba Photonics
Alba Photonics designing and manufacturing high efficiency diffractive and micro-optical elements.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Communication Hardware, Manufacturing, Network Hardware
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West End Motor Group
West End Motor Group provides a complete range of vehicle servicing and repair services as well as offers car rental services.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Hardware, Mechanical Engineering
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Isys Computer Services
Isys Computer Services is a technical support & IT consultancy service company located in Grangemouth.
Founder(s):
Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Hardware, IT Management
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Dyno Spectrum
Dyno Spectrum offers custom tailored engine calibrations and hardware.
Founder(s):
Location: Upper Largo, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Customer Service, Hardware, Retail
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4CornerNetworks
4CornerNetworks provides Cisco certified technical resource from Australia to Zaire.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Information Technology, IT Management
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SPR
SPR provide the highest levels of personal service to users of computers in business.
Founder(s):
Location: Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Hardware, Network Security
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Makerthreads
We make the best hardware and products for teaching technology in the world.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Hardware, Information Technology, Wearables
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E8
E8 provides a wide range of hardware such as computer systems, networking, storage, telecoms as well as software and IT support services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, IT Infrastructure, IT Management, Software
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Hepburn Fabrication Services
Hepburn Fabrication Services offer steel and stainless products and provide fabrication services.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing
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Gas Measurement Instruments
Gas Measurement Instruments offer a wide range of products to suit a wide range of industrial applications.
Founder(s):
Location: Renfrew, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Hardware, Manufacturing
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Power Adapters uk
Power Adapters UK sells adapters for laptops, routers, and hardware in e-commerce.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Hardware, Sales
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USER FRIENDLY COMPUTING LIMITED
USER FRIENDLY COMPUTING LIMITED is an IT support firm dealing with IT sales, IT service provider & IT repair.
Founder(s):
Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Information Technology, Software
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Fusion Media Software Solutions
Fusion Media Software Solutions is a service provider of Media, Software & Hardware products.
Founder(s):
Location: Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Media and Entertainment, Software
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Campbell Miller Tools
Campbell Miller Tools is an online retailer of power tools & accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Hardware, Industrial, Wholesale
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Secure Systems Aberdeen
Secure Systems Aberdeen is a supplier of information technology, hardware and software for the hospitality & retail sector.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Information Technology, Software
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CADE Marine
Developing a new fully automated seabed geotechnical drill to allow cost effective geotechnical site surveys up to 3000m water depth.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Hardware, Industrial Automation, Innovation Management, Product Design
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Henzteeth
Henzteeth is a design and communications industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Gullane, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Communication Hardware, Graphic Design, Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
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Dynnocht Computer Services
Dynnocht Computer Services is an information systems engineering company
Founder(s): James Penn-Dunnett
Location: Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware, Information Technology
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MKT Computers
MKT Computers has been providing refurbished IBM midrange computer hardware.
Founder(s):
Location: Brackley, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Hardware
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