Business

Falkirk’s strategic location between Edinburgh and Glasgow, at the centre of Scotland’s road and rail networks, has attracted companies such as ASDA, BP, Thomas Cook, CALA Homes and many more.

The deep-sea container port and oil refinery at Grangemouth are also important contributors to the local economy. Other key industries include –

• Manufacturing
• Chemicals
• Tourism
• Distribution
• Financial and business services

The £1.6 million state-of-the-art Grangemouth Technology Park opened in 2003 next to the European Biotechnology Manufacturing Centre and provides over 10,000 square feet of biotechnology space.

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