North Lanarkshire subsea engineering firm accelerates global growth with Business Gateway support
A North Lanarkshire-based engineering company providing high-quality service and engineering solutions to the global subsea and submersible industries is preparing to accelerate its international growth, following a period of intensive support from Business Gateway.
AquaTitans, which designs and delivers specialist solutions for customers operating in demanding subsea environments worldwide, has worked closely with Business Gateway adviser Robert Kilpatrick, whose one-to-one support has played a pivotal role in shaping its growth strategy.
Through regular mentoring and strategic guidance, Robert has supported the business across a wide range of areas, from long-term growth planning and risk management to navigating operational challenges and securing funding.
As part of this support, the company successfully secured a £16,754 grant from the North Lanarkshire Council Business Growth Fund, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and North Lanarkshire Council. The funding enabled investment in capital equipment and international market development, including the creation of modular exhibition stands and interactive demonstrators to showcase the company’s product portfolio.
The grant also supported the company’s participation in the Ocean Sciences Meeting, a major international conference hosted at the Glasgow SEC in February 2026. The event provided a significant opportunity to reach new global markets and customers.
The business also benefited from several days of strategy consultancy via the Business Gateway Expert Help programme. This support helped the company’s senior leaders develop its strategy for growth in new and international markets, as well as focussing on improved quality management systems and process development.
Commenting on the support, Alan Green, project director, at AquaTitans, said: “Business Gateway has played a valuable role in the development of AquaTitans. Robert’s one-to-one advice and encouragement pushed us to think wider about growth and opportunities we might not otherwise have considered. He would say he played a small part, but for us it’s been far more significant. The relationship and support have been highly beneficial.”
Business Gateway adviser Robert Kilpatrick added: “It’s been a pleasure supporting AquaTitans as they take the next steps in their growth journey. They have strong technical capability and a clear opportunity to scale internationally, and it’s great to see them secure funding and build confidence to pursue those ambitions.”
With investment now in place and several successful outcomes resulting from the Ocean Sciences Meeting, the company is well positioned to expand its international footprint and continue delivering high-quality engineering solutions to the global subsea and submersible industries.