Lanarkshire packaging firm continues to boost local economy

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A Lanarkshire packaging firm recently welcomed their MSP, who praised the company's ongoing success.Pitreavie Packaging Group, the leading independent supplier of packaging in Scotland, intends to continue to invest in the area after creating 45 jobs and opening a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Cumbernauld with an initial £5 million investment.And Jamie Hepburn, MSP for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, visited the site recently.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The business has grown significantly in the past two years and it's growth is projected to continue with an increase of 35 per cent per annum.It has remained proudly based in Scotland with three locations across the country, including the Cumbernauld manufacturing site, which is Scotland’s first new sheet plant in 20 years.Most employees in the factory are based in North Lanarkshire or the greater Glasgow area.MSP Jamie Hepburn said: “It’s very good to see them doing so well and bringing jobs to the local area, especially after the loss of major employer OVO Energy."In addition to the plant investment, Pitreavie plans to increase its warehousing capacity by another 40,000 square feet in the local area, which will create a further four jobs.And with increased sales later in 2022 the company expects to recruit a further nine people.Pitre