Scotland cuts ribbon on Gamesa wind R&D centre

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New Glasgow offshore wind technology facility to employ over 100 people by the end of the year

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond cut the ribbon on wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa's new £12.5m research and development centre on the outskirts of Glasgow yesterday, hailing the facility as further...

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