A LEADING twine and string manufacturer is set to create 15 jobs after an investment from new owners.
Henry Winning, based in the east end of Glasgow since 1880, is currently modernising its factory after a £655,000 boost from new bosses Trunet (UK).
Scottish Enterprise also awarded the company a £130,000 grant to expand their factory space and buy new equipment to boost productivity.
The company produces one million metres of string and twine every day, and the end product could range from butcher’s twine, gift wrap or gardening twine.
John Harvey, operations director at Henry Winning, said: “It is very exciting for the team here at Henry Winning & Co to see this substantial investment from the new owners.
“It’s also been very impressive to see our products being sold into countries we have never dealt with before.”
Adrian Gillespie, managing director of growth companies, innovation and infrastructure at Scottish Enterprise, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Henry Winning as they grow and expand their base in Glasgow and take on new staff.
“This is an excellent example of a company looking at innovative ways for how they can modernise, building on their expertise in this very specialist manufacturing industry.”
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