From Bell’s telephone to pioneering work in sectors such as nanotechnology, Scotland has always enjoyed success in the field of electronics. Thanks to a supportive business environment, a world-class academic sector and its famous spirit of innovation, Scotland continues to attract major electronics companies from around the world.
Scotland remains a hotbed of electronics talent with home-grown companies and inward investors alike seeking to capitalise on the substantial opportunities available.
The advantages offered by ICT and Electronic Technologies companies in Scotland
Electronics companies in Scotland have increasingly reinvented themselves as higher value-added producers rather than volume manufacturers in recent years. This has enabled them to survive a global downturn and take advantage of the new opportunities presented by a continually changing market.
- Scotland has the highest concentration of universities in Europe and produces thousands of technology graduates each year.
- World-leading research and technology development takes place across several electronics sectors.
- A full range of services from design to delivery and aftercare are available.
- A fully integrated supply chain and infrastructure are already in place.
- Wage rates are among the most cost-competitive in Western Europe.
- Flexible labour laws allow rapid upside and downside flexibility, with retraining programmes available.
Support for ICT and Electronic Technologies companies in Scotland
SDI and Scottish Enterprise assist the electronics industry by attracting direct international investment and helping Scottish companies develop trade activities outside Scotland. In addition we:
- help electronics companies in Scotland obtain funding for projects;
- promote research partnerships between companies and leading universities; and
- provides advice, business mentoring, access to specialist services and aftercare for electronics companies in Scotland.
Scotland is a great place to do business and we are committed to helping Scottish electronics businesses grow. Contact us to find out more about the benefits Scotland can offer energy companies.
Hear what other electronics companies based in Scotland have to say about the Scottish electronics industry
Facilities
Facilities such as The Innotek Centre located in Livingston in Central Scotland provides the ideal environment to enable intermediate stage companies requiring cleanroom facilities to grow and flourish. The Centre is housed in a high quality industrial building and contains five completely independent units, providing a fully managed and serviced cleanroom facility, and high quality offices. The Innotek Centre provides the space and environment to enable technology companies to focus on their core business and grow to the next level.
Scotland has got the capability, the capacity, the competitive advantage and the commitment to ensure that electronics companies succeed here. What are you waiting for?