Scottish Enterprise announces £7.6m RSA jobs boost

These were for a total of 23 projects involving planned investment of over £95 million, which are expected to create and safeguard 767 jobs.

Of these offers 12, of almost £5 million were towards manufacturing activities and accounted for 500 of the planned jobs. The largest award was £1.7million to Chesapeake Ltd which will create and safeguard over 110 jobs at its packaging operations in East Kilbride.

Chief executive of Scottish Enterprise, Lena Wilson, said:

“We know that global trading conditions are tough, but there are still significant opportunities for companies that are willing to invest in growing their business.

“Regional Selective Assistance is a key way in which we are supporting companies looking to invest in their operations here – whether they are an indigenous Scottish company or an inward investor. It’s helping us to create the right environment for companies to grow their businesses in Scotland, creating jobs and economic growth.”