International firms looking to build a new chemicals manufacturing facility should think about placing it in Scotland, it has been suggested.
According to research from Scottish Development International, the country offers the best quality-to-cost ratio in Europe, Plastics and Rubber Weekly reports.
The group observed more than 50 measures of quality and ten of cost, comparing the results to competitor locations in Manchester, Dresden and Frankfurt.
Results showed that Scotland benefits significantly from its regulatory environment, taxation climate, industry track record and the size and availability of a workforce.
Caroline Strain, head of chemical sciences at Scottish Enterprise, told the publication that the study highlights how much hard work has gone into helping the chemicals manufacturing sector develop.
"The chemical sciences sector is Scotland's second largest export market and is crucial to the economy, generating £2.7 billion every year, supporting 14,000 direct jobs and thousands more in the supply chain," she added.
It was recently announced by the European Commission that six substances often used in the chemical manufacturing industry are to be banned within five years.
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the chemicals manufacturing industry includes:
Hoppers – mobile loading hoppers – flexible bulk containers
