The KLIN Group

The KLIN Group is a Scottish property development, regeneration and investment company founded in 1988 by Drew Macklin. The company today is a second generational family business, with Macklin's daughter, Marie Macklin CBE, having been CEO of the company from 1996 until 2014.[2][3] Founder, Drew Macklin, currently serves as director of the company, having been appointed to the role of June 1, 2011.[4]

The KLIN Group
IndustryProperty development, regeneration
FateOperating as KLIN Holdings Ltd.
SuccessorKLIN Holdings Ltd.
FoundedOctober 18, 1988 (1988-10-18) in Kilmarnock, Scotland
FounderDrew Macklin
Headquarters
Barclay House, Kilmarnock
,
Scotland
Area served
Scotland
Key people
Drew Macklin (founder)
Marie Macklin CBE (former CEO)
Drew Macklin (current director)
ProductsProperty development, regeneration, investment
Revenue£7.5 million (2017)[1]
WebsiteKLIN Group

In recent years, the KLIN Group has invested heavily in the regeneration of Kilmarnock town centre, including renovation and restoration work on the derelict Opera House building in John Finnie Street, having re-constructed the interior of the building following fire damage.[5]

The group was dissolved in August 2014 and incorporated into KLIN Holdings Ltd., with Drew Macklin now serving as company director.[4]

History

The KLIN Group was founded in Kilmarnock in 1988 by construction and timber operative, Drew Macklin. Macklin initially developed the business through the production and sourcing of timber and constructions materials for local constructions firms.[3] During the 2000s, his daughter Marie Macklin took over the running and operations of the business as Chief Executive Officer, which saw the company focus more on property development and regeneration work within Kilmarnock and East Ayrshire. In 2003, the KLIN Group was responsible for the opening and construction of the first Morrisons superstore following their expansion into Scotland. The £60 million investment package included the restoration of the former Andrew Barclay Sons & Co. headquarters adjacent to the new superstore, as well as for the derelict Opera House building on John Finnie Street[6].[7]

The KLIN Group was one of the first private sector investors in the regeneration of the Tollcross area of Glasgow. The company completed several brownfield housing developments in the area which led the way for further third party investment. [7]

KLIN Holdings Ltd.

Whilst The KLIN Group was dissolved in 2014, the company continues to operate as KLIN Holdings Ltd., with Drew Macklin serving as the company director since 2011.[4] KLIN Holdings was originally incorporated into The KLIN Group in 1999.[8]

Barclay House
Barclay House (red bricked building) serves as the companies main HQ

The KLIN Group had undertaken extensive repair work and restoration of Barclay House, the former offices and HQ of Kilmarnock locomotive builders Andrew Barclay Sons & Co.. The company developed the main office building into the HQ of the KLIN Group, as well as providing office space for other additional businesses. The connecting part to the original red-bricked building had been developed into accommodation, with several apartments available for rent and lease available.[9][10]

Services

Projects and developments
The KLIN Group was responsible for the first Morrisons superstore in Scotland, opening in Kilmarnock in 2003

The KLIN Group has been responsible for the regeneration and construction of various large scale projects including:

  • Morrison Supermarket Kilmarnock
  • Opera House (now East Ayrshire Council offices)
  • Barclay House (KLIN Group headquarters)
  • Tollcross
  • Glebe Court
  • Paisley Road
  • Nursery Gardens
  • Townhead Gardens
  • Ludovic Court

Subsidiaries
The Opera House was reconstructed by the company in a multi-million pound investment, and is now offices for East Ayrshire Council

The KLIN Group owns and controls various subsidiaries from the main KLIN Group company including:

  • KLIN Homes - House Builders
  • KLINCribs - Property Letting
  • KLIN Holdings - Investments and land
  • KLIN Developments - Mixed use developments
  • KLIN Contracts - Construction
  • KLIN Retail - Retail developments

Halo Urban Regeneration
Further information: The HALO Urban Regeneration

CEO Marie Macklin is responsible for the work and development of The HALO Urban Regeneration project in Kilmarnock. Whilst still the CEO of the KLIN Group, Macklin founded a new company, Macklin Enterprise Partnerships, that would oversee the developments of the project. The KLIN Group has had little involvement in the project.[11]

See also

References
  1. "Yes they can: taxpayers billed £23,000 for Obama dinner tickets". theferret.scot.
  2. "Marie Stewart MACKLIN - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  3. "Klin Homes | Property Development and Investment Company". www.klingroup.co.uk.
  4. "Drew MACKLIN - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  5. "Deputy First Minister re-opens Kilmarnock Opera House". www.klingroup.co.uk.
  6. "Pride restored as Opera House is opened - East Ayrshire Council News". www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk. June 17, 2013.
  7. "Klin Homes | Property Development and Investment Company". www.klingroup.co.uk.
  8. "KLIN HOLDINGS LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  9. "KLIN Homes | Property Development and Investment Company". www.klingroup.co.uk.
  10. "Inventive Genius With His Eyes On The Stars". www.klingroup.co.uk.
  11. "Marie Macklin winner of GCUs Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award". www.klingroup.co.uk.
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