Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell has welcomed the news that a tile company in Lockerbie has been taken over with a view to expansion. Russell Roof Tiles, which employs 100 people in Lockerbie and Burton-upon-Trent, was bought by Russell Building Products (RBP) in a £13.6m deal.
RBP, the building products division of CEMEX UK, plan to invest in both locations and hope to create more jobs in due course.
Speaking after the announcement, Mr Mundell commented: “I welcome the news that this deal has gone through. In securing the future of both the Scottish and English plants, RBP's plans will bring a major boost to Lockerbie as well as to employees, customers and vendors.”