General & Technical Flooring Services has secured its complete independence through a landmark management buyout in July 2025, ending an 11-year period of partial ownership by Space Solutions Limited. The Aberdeen-based company, which has operated since 1994, now stands fully under the control of its management team, including managing director John Morrison, regional director John Dunn, and operations director Stuart Hale.
The buyout represents a pivotal moment for the commercial flooring specialist, which Space Solutions had held a 70% stake in since 2014. During that partnership, the company experienced substantial growth, expanding its service offerings to include raised floors and hygienic wall panelling in 2016, while establishing a second office in Livingston. This expansion significantly increased the company’s reach across Scotland’s commercial property sector.
Founded by Scott Milne and Eddie Riddle, General & Technical Flooring Services has built its reputation on delivering thorough commercial flooring solutions over three decades. The company specializes in resilient floors, carpet tiles, and wall panel systems, serving various sectors with both large-scale and tailored installations. Its commitment to quality workmanship and fair pricing has remained central to its business philosophy throughout its evolution.
Three decades of excellence in commercial flooring, built on quality workmanship and fair pricing principles.
The transition to full independence positions the company to pursue a more focused leadership approach and deliver customized client solutions with improved agility. The management team has already demonstrated market confidence by securing new clients in Scotland’s central belt, reflecting strong demand for their specialist expertise. As a small company with fewer than 50 employees, General & Technical maintains the flexibility to respond rapidly to market opportunities while investing in the latest materials and methods to sustain competitive standards. Despite recent financial challenges with cash reserves dropping by 47%, the company maintains solid net assets of £1.07 million.
Workforce development remains integral to the company’s long-term strategy. The firm maintains at least two apprentices in active training at any time, demonstrating its commitment to developing next-generation tradespeople and ensuring workforce renewal. This approach, combined with a focus on teamwork and collaboration, has helped build a unified and experienced team drawn from across the flooring industry.
The management buyout signals renewed emphasis on customer service and local market responsiveness, qualities that have sustained the company’s strong reputation in Scottish commercial flooring for over 30 years. With its newfound independence, General & Technical Flooring Services appears well-positioned to capitalize on future growth opportunities while maintaining its established ethos of quality and reliability.
