Manufacturing

Outstanding opportunities are available for manufacturing and engineering companies considering relocation.

Robust infrastructure available at i3 includes industrial scale supplies of water, gas and electricity already in place. High capacity drainage and diverse fibre links are both available.

North Ayrshire is already home to a number of globally recognised organisations such as Magnox, EDF, UPM, GSK, DSM, Sigma Aldritch, and Chemring.

The Irvine area offers a range of benefits to businesses including a skilled labour market, high quality specialist supply companies and a supportive approach to planning. The location is also well known for its excellent transport links to the central belt of Scotland and international travel via Prestwick and Glasgow airports.

A range of sites and properties are well focused for businesses in this sector. Our accelerated capital allowances are available to any business investing in plant and machinery in one of our capital allowance eligible plots. So whether your business is from the oil and gas sector, renewables, general engineering and manufacturing or life sciences you could benefit from financial incentives available in the Irvine Enterprise Area.

Business rates relief is available to businesses in the life sciences sector for eligible plots..

The Irvine Enterprise Area has large, flat, serviced plots available for development, together with a range of premises under refurbishment, including factory, office, and specialist pharmaceutical facilities.