Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell, visited Penman Engineering in Dumfries today [12th April 2017] to discuss exporting opportunities for Scottish manufacturers.
With Penman specialising in the design and build of armoured vehicles, and with customers ranging from the Ministry of Defence to the United Nations and NATO, the Scottish Secretary set out how the UK Government is promoting Scottish manufacturing and industry on the world stage.
Mr Mundell also highlighted how the UK Government is ensuring businesses like Penman are ready to seize new exporting opportunities, with products such as the Penman-designed Metras MRV.
Speaking after his visit, Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell said:
“It is great to see how Penman Engineering is providing skilled local jobs and helping to boost the local economy. It is also ready to seize new exporting opportunities as we prepare to leave the EU.
“The UK Government will do all it can to support ambitious Scottish businesses like Penman.”
