By Ian McConnell
A SCOTTISH bath manufacturer, which can trace its roots back to 1759, has invested in six new robotic lines which will enable full automation of its production, after securing a £1.5 million loan from Bank of Scotland.
Carron Bathrooms, which operates from a 16,000 square foot manufacturing facility at Carron near Falkirk, manufactures a wide range of high-end baths and shower trays. The operation, which sells to trade buyers and direct to consumers across the UK and Europe, has an annual turnover of more than £15 million and now employs around 126 people in Scotland.
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Highlighting the operation’s heritage, Bank of Scotland said: “With a long trading history dating back to 1759, Carron Bathrooms was originally founded as an iron foundry, before evolving its operations into the manufacture of baths in 1982.”
The bank noted Carron Bathrooms “has grown significantly in recent years”. It added that the manufacturer's investment would “increase efficiencies as the spraying, trimming and packing of its products will all now [be] completed automatically”.
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James McMorrine, director of Carron Bathrooms, said: “We’ve seen a steady increase in demand for our products as more people look to invest in major home and bath re-modelling projects. By automating our production, we’ve refined and upgraded our manufacturing to incorporate more modern techniques. This will not only improve our efficiencies, but it will also further refine the quality of our products, whilst helping to streamline the business for the future.
“Bank of Scotland has been by our side for nearly 40 years, and we’ve found their unwavering support and guidance invaluable throughout every stage of our growth journey.”
Marc Gilmour, relationship manager at Bank of Scotland, said: “The business’s ambition to drive optimisation and raise its production standards even further is exemplary."
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