Expansion plans announced for Grangemouth facility

Syngenta, a specialty chemicals manufacturer, has been awarded a £2.2 million grant from Scottish Enterprise to support a £14.7 million project.

The funding will help expand production at its Grangemouth facility, creating 38 new jobs and safeguarding 14 existing roles.

The announcement was made during a visit to the site on May 29 by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, who was joined by Scottish Enterprise’s managing director for innovation and investment, Jane Martin.

Ms Forbes said: "Syngenta’s expansion at Grangemouth is great news and I am grateful to the company for its significant contribution to the Grangemouth Future Industry Board.

"I am proud of the investment we are able to make through Scottish Enterprise, as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to shaping a sustainable future for the chemicals sector.

"This reflects our vision for Grangemouth, in encouraging innovative companies to choose the industrial complex for access to a skilled workforce and established infrastructure."

Syngenta, which employs more than 370 people at the site, specialises in crop protection and seed breeding.

The expansion will establish a dedicated manufacturing facility for its Seedcare product range, which protects high-value seeds from disease, pests, and environmental stress.

The project was secured for Scotland following competition with other international locations.

Syngenta positions itself as a sustainability-focused business, aiming to help farmers increase food production while reducing environmental impact.

Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise Managing Director for Innovation and Investment said: "This latest project from Syngenta is a fantastic example of the type of ambitious, world-leading specialty chemicals innovation we want to see happening here at Grangemouth.

"The entire industrial cluster has a vital role to play in Scotland’s economic future and, in addition to attracting new investment to the site, we’re working closely with companies already based here to ensure Grangemouth remains the best place for them to grow, innovate and contribute to a more sustainable future."

Pete Waddington, head of UK manufacturing at Syngenta, welcomed the support.

Mr Waddington said: "Grangemouth is an important strategic location for Syngenta, and we are keen to further invest into new facilities at the site.

"The specialty chemical cluster is also an asset for Scotland with a skilled workforce, strong logistics position, and proven track record of delivery."