MSP opens new Glasgow manufacturing facility

The new facility, a ‘semi-clean room’, will be used to produce the special elastomer rollers used in contact cleaning equipment. These rollers, produced under the most stringent production conditions, will be fitted to both Teknek equipment and also marketed to other manufacturers world-wide. This equipment is used by manufacturers in over 40 countries to increase yields and reduce waste by eliminating contamination from production processes. The company pioneered this specialist technology over 20 years ago and now exports more thanr 90% of its output to overseas markets into a number of key industry sectors such as semi-conductors, converting, printing, medical and solar cells. Enterprise Minister Jim Mather said: "I am delighted to open Teknek's new production facility here in Renfrewshire. Engineering is a key sector with an important role to play in helping this Government achieve its aim of increasing sustainable economic growth. The opening of the new facility is a great boost for Teknek and the local economy. I wish all at the firm every success for the future."