Five into one
16th July 2019

SCOTIA DOUBLE GLAZING welcomed Scottish Parliament Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson to formally open its new 50,000 ft²Kilmarnock manufacturing plant, which was constructed by the Council as part of a project to meet growth demand from local businesses.

In relocating from its original base over five sites nearby, Scotia has been able to come together under one roof, increasing its capacity from 1170 units a week to 1800 as well assecuring 183 jobs and creating 20 more.

Scotia managing director Robert McKnight said, “Merging our five production units from Bonnyton into a new bespoke factory here in Moorfield has allowed us to improve efficiencies and the quality of our products. We have also made a significant investment in new machinery which has resulted in increased production, and further expansion is planned for our Kilmarnock operation”.

Scotia is also in the process of commissioning a separate 10,000 ft² facility to roll out a dedicated manufacturing line for its trade products.  This will act as a temporary measure whilst it plans the second phase of its expansion at Moorfield Park in 2020, again in conjunction again with East Ayrshire Council.