The company designs and manufactures Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) mouldings, including transformer cabinets and sub-stations, for the electricity, gas, water and telecommunication industries.

With two premises in Wales, Envico wanted to expand and decided that a base in the north of England or Scotland would allow them to supply customers in these areas more easily and cost effectively.

Cumbernauld proved the ideal location, close to the motorway network, with suitable accommodation and a reliable workforce.

The company is now occupying a 30,000 sq ft industrial unit Wardpark Industrial Estate and has invested £1.5 million to create the space they need for the specialist work. Production started in August last year when building work was finished and staff recruited.

Another factor in the decision to locate to North Lanarkshire was the support available from the council and other agencies. They received a £50,000 capital expenditure grant from the council to install a new extraction system, as well as assistance with recruitment and an introduction to the Business Gateway Lanarkshire service.

Managing Director Alan Jenkins and his family moved from Wales and are now settled in Coatbridge. “The company move to Cumbernauld has been very successful, allowing us to significantly reduce delivery costs for customers in Scotland, Ireland and the north of England and, with less transport journeys, we have reduced our carbon footprint too,” Alan explains.

“We have recruited 20 staff locally, providing full training, and as the business develops, we plan to create a sales team here. It’s important to us to use local businesses for transport and supply needs, helping to support the local economy.

“A new area of work for us includes covers and kiosks for electric vehicle charging points, and we are supplying a number of supermarkets and our Scottish base here in Cumbernauld will help us meet demand in this expanding market.”

“We welcome Envico’s move to Cumbernauld, one of the many companies choosing the area to set up,” said Councillor Alex McVey, Convener of the Enterprise and Fair Work Committee.

“Their experience of finding the right premises and the support they need highlights North Lanarkshire’s reputation as a premier location for business and industry.

“Over the last decade the overall number of businesses in North Lanarkshire has increased by 1,280 (18.2%) - significantly higher than the Scottish figure of 8.3%. We’re at the heart of Scotland with unrivalled transport links, a skilled workforce, and high-quality business accommodation and development land.”

For more information about support for businesses in North Lanarkshire, go to www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/business/support-businesses-north-lanarkshire