Join us on Thursday 18 June 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business and hear more about BOC Limited a Linde company, a Leading Global Gases and Engineering Business with a Mission to Make the World More Productive.
BOC is the UK and Ireland‘s largest provider of industrial, medical, and special gases as well as related equipment, engineering services, and solutions to support them. They produce, package, and distribute thousands of different types of gases to their customers every day. Their extensive range includes atmospheric gases, high purity gases and mixtures, refrigerants, and chemicals, for applications as diverse as cooling magnets in hospital MRI scanners to fuelling zero emissions vehicles and much more.
BOC offers tailored supply solutions for every size of customer; their cylinder customers enjoy a nationwide delivery and collection network; bulk customers the reassurance of 24/7 delivery; and for their high-demand customers they offer onsite production or dedicated pipeline supply.
Site Tour
As well as hearing from BOC experts on the topics of Laser cutting, Gas safety and BOC’s Gas Safety Awareness training PSOs, their new REArc initiative (Reduce Emissions in Arc Welding) and Hydrogen fuel switching/alternative fuels…
Visitors can expect to see their cylinder filling operation where they fill approximately 5000 cylinders per week, and act as a distribution hub, sorting, and handling approximately 6000 cylinders per week of transient products. Onsite they have liquid Oxygen, Argon, Nitrogen and CO2 storage vessels for filling 300bar industrial cylinders, as well as filling hospitality gases and Cryospeed mini-bulk tankers. They will also take visitors over to their onsite retail operation the Gas and Gear, where customers can purchase and collect gas cylinders as well as hardgoods, gas equipment and PPE and where they will be demonstrating a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell powered mobile lighting tower, which utilised BOCs 200W Hymera Fuel Cell together with the Hydrogen ‘Genie’ cylinders.
Visitors will be required to bring, safety shoes, high-vis jacket/vest.
Join us for a celebratory breakfast event on Tuesday 23rd June, 09:00–11:00 in the ScotEng office, as we mark International Women in Engineering Day.
A thrilling summer of sport lies ahead for Scotland and what better time to celebrate the intersection between engineering and athletic performance? This International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), join us for an insightful session exploring how engineering intelligence is helping to drive athletes to new heights.
Through a lively fireside chat, inspirational engineers who have turned their passion for sport into remarkable opportunities will share their journeys, and perspectives on the evolving future of women in sport.
We’ll also turn the spotlight onto leadership in engineering. As organisations navigate an ever-changing landscape, the ability to harness technical expertise and translate it into strategic success has never been more critical. Barbara McIntyre, Engineering Director at ScotRail, will share her experiences, leadership insights, and vision for the future of Scotland’s infrastructure.
Expect a dynamic and interactive session, with plenty of opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and put your burning questions to our speakers.
Barbara McIntyre CEng FIMechE – Engineering Director, ScotRail
Barbara has a Masters in Engineering from Glasgow University where she studied Product Design Engineering, she is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.She joined ScotRail as Engineering Director in April 2025, following her previous role as Engineering and Operations Director at Caley Ocean Systems.
Barbara has broad engineering and leadership experience across a range of sectors, having held roles at BAE Systems Naval Ships, Brodie Engineering, and Ferguson Marine.
Fireside chat hosted by Jennifer MacDonald
Isla Mackenzie – F1 Engineer
From the factory floor at Williams to the championship-winning garage at Mercedes, Isla Mackenzie is a Formula 1 engineer and racing driver. She spent ten years on Mercedes powertrains: five years at Williams Racing, then five years at Mercedes-AMG Petronas, contributing to the development of the powertrains and gearboxes that defined a dominant era of the sport. Originally from Stornoway, Isla carries a powerful story that she will share in conversation with Jennifer on Tuesday 23rd June at our International Women in Engineering Day event.
Alison Campbell – HDR
Alison Campbell is a Senior Engineer at HDR based in Glasgow, with a strong track record delivering complex engineering projects across the UK in infrastructure and industrial environments, including previous experience with William Grant & Sons. She brings expertise in sustainability and the challenge of developing practical net zero pathways, applying strategic and systems thinking to navigate technical, operational and commercial constraints in pursuit of long-term decarbonisation. Alison also represented the USA in their women’s orienteering team throughout her engineering degree and the first decade of her career, reflecting the resilience and problem-solving mindset she brings to her work.
Jennifer MacDonald – Scottish Engineering
Jennifer MacDonald is Scottish Engineering’s Skills and Culture Lead. Jennifer started her career in the Energy sector working as a chemical engineer on drilling rigs in Newfoundland, Canada. She returned to Scotland a few years later to continue her career off the coast of Aberdeen. Looking to champion engineering and manufacturing opportunities and support employers to access diverse talent, Jennifer joined the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) as their first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager and delivered national Government backed initiatives before moving to London to work with The Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering in similar UK wide roles. She was recognised as Highly Commended for her leadership as Head of Diversity and Inclusion as the Royal Academy of Engineering at the European Diversity Awards in 2025.
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
Wednesday 30th September and Thursday 1st October 2026
We are partnering with Ingenious Media and Events as Headline Sponsor for Scotland’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition at SEC, Glasgow. Scottish Engineering member companies will receive a 30% discount on all stands taken.
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 30th September & Thursday 1st October, will serve as a national forum for manufacturers and operators involved throughout the associated supply chains from across Scotland to gather to discuss pressing issues facing the industry. The event is being organised in order to successfully connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland, including the food and drink, energy, renewables, electronics, aerospace, biopharma, medtech, healthcare, construction, textiles, procurement, and precision engineering sectors.
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
Wednesday 30th September and Thursday 1st October 2026
We are partnering with Ingenious Media and Events as Headline Sponsor for Scotland’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition at SEC, Glasgow. Scottish Engineering member companies will receive a 30% discount on all stands taken.
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 30th September & Thursday 1st October, will serve as a national forum for manufacturers and operators involved throughout the associated supply chains from across Scotland to gather to discuss pressing issues facing the industry. The event is being organised in order to successfully connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland, including the food and drink, energy, renewables, electronics, aerospace, biopharma, medtech, healthcare, construction, textiles, procurement, and precision engineering sectors.
Unfortunately, we currently have no events of this type scheduled. If you are interested in this type of service please email [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
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