Altens is a district in

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, on the north-east coast of Scotland. Altens is home to a large industrial estate, alongside a similar estate in neighbouring

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. The industrial estates have offices. These included, until 2024 a large facility built for

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, as well as industrial units of various sizes, including the

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's main mail centre for the North East of Scotland. There are also warehouses, car dealerships, and a

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. The area is also home to one of three

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campuses in Aberdeen City. The industrial estate is home to

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headquarters and a depot for RTH Lubbers UK. These two companies have depots in England and the Netherlands.

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