ADL welcomes Government Minister
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has welcomed UK Government Minister for Scotland, Iain Stewart, on a visit to the planned Falkirk Investment Zone. ADL is among the investment zone’s industry partners with a project for a zero-emission bus technology centre of excellence.
As part of the Falkirk Growth Deal, Heads of Terms for which were signed in December 2021, a total of 11 projects from different partners can now use £80m investment from the UK and Scottish Governments, £45m from Falkirk Council, and £5.8m from Scottish Canals to create an Investment Zone for Falkirk and Grangemouth.
ADL’s vision is to create a centre of excellence to focus on the development, testing and manufacture of zero-emission bus technology. This centre of excellence would be part of a public transport Net Zero technology cluster, led by ADL in collaboration with other industry partners, which could also include a high-tech incubator and dedicated flexible carbon neutral manufacturing space.
“It has been fascinating to hear about these ambitious plans, which will create thousands of jobs and opportunities for Falkirk’s resident” – UK Government Minister for Scotland, Iain Stewart
UK Government Minister for Scotland, Iain Stewart, said: “It has been fascinating to hear about these ambitious plans, which will create thousands of jobs and opportunities for Falkirk’s residents, while making it a powerhouse of the UK’s Net Zero economy. The UK is levelling-up communities right across Scotland with more than £1.7 billion of support for regional projects and initiatives.”
“As we continue on the road to Net Zero, we are excited to build upon nearly a century of manufacturing history in Falkirk with our vision for a new technology centre of excellence for the zero-emission age” – Paul Davies, ADL President & Managing Director
Paul Davies, ADL President & Managing Director, said: “As we continue on the road to Net Zero, we are excited to build upon nearly a century of manufacturing history in Falkirk with our vision for a new technology centre of excellence for the zero-emission age. We look forward to working with Falkirk Council, the UK and Scottish Governments, Scottish Canals and other stakeholders in progressing our plans and shaping the future of our economy right here in Falkirk and Grangemouth.”