"Scottish Engineering would like to congratulate the Wood Group on its most recent acquisition of Baker Energy for US$37.9million. This is yet another example of a Scottish based company making its presence felt in the world market. Such developments are vital in anchoring key manufacturing engineering sectors in Scotland.

"Wood Group is a well run organisation which brings great credit to the Scottish engineering sector."

For further information contact Colin McGill on 0141 221 3181 or 07976 224412 or visit the Scottish Engineering website at www.ScottishEngineering.org.uk