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First Minister visits SAS International facilities in Ayrshire as UK Government unveils measures for Scottish Parliament to shape economy and generate jobs
15th June 2011
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Leading UK manufacturer, SAS International, welcomed First Minister Alex Salmond, to its facilities in Maybole, Ayrshire on the day that new powers for Holyrood were being announced in terms of enhanced financial responsibility in the Scotland Bill currently going through Westminster.
Mr Salmond took the time to visit the site just as the company is set to embark on a 60,000 sq foot expansion. The First Minister spent significant time meeting employees in the factory.
With extra borrowing power already being given for projects such as the new Forth road bridge, and further transfers of fiscal power proposed, Mr Salmond has been quoted as wanting to get on with the job of building things in Scotland, to get the economy moving and not wanting to see growth cut short by lack of availability of capital spending.
The new SAS International factory to be constructed has been self-funded by this privately-owned UK company, which has played a pivotal role as an employer in this small community for many years, and which is experiencing record demand for its range of Architectural Metalwork products in both the UK and overseas.
The planned expansion adds capacity to production and allows further investment in new equipment and processes to help fulfill orders.
First Minister Alex Salmond said: “I am pleased to see firsthand the work being undertaken by SAS staff here in Maybole and to hear about plans for expanding the business.
“Job creation is very welcome in this part of South Ayrshire and the fact the facility manufactures bespoke architectural metal products for the worldwide market is something of which to be proud.”
John Gemmell, Operations Director at SAS International Maybole, comments; “This visit highlights the importance of manufacturing companies within Scotland obtaining support from Government to continue operating in the UK and the need for such companies to be situated within communities like Maybole. The expansion of SAS International here not only secures existing jobs at the site but we also expect to recruit around 50 additional staff once the site is fully operational.” |