The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) is Scotland’s home of manufacturing innovation.
It is perfectly placed to manufacture a new way, for a new world. It’s a place for bold, brave companies to come together and inspire each other to do great things.
The perfect investment location side-by-side with internationally-renowned names, established experts and major research centres. With unrivalled connectivity, a highly-skilled regional workforce and a hugely-attractive lifestyle on offer, the AMIDS appeal is strong.
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland
- Home of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre.
- Join a community-of-practice with renowned international manufacturers Rolls Royce, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Peak Scientific, Terumo Aortic and Doosan Babcock.
- Bespoke development opportunities at Netherton – a high-quality environment for world-leading businesses.
- Located immediately adjacent to Glasgow Airport, Scotland’s principal long-haul airport and largest charter hub.
- High-value manufacturing is a strategic priority and the district is backed with significant public-sector investment from both the Scottish Government and the UK Government.
Ready
The 52-hectare Netherton site is in local authority ownership and offers significant development opportunities. Outline planning consent is in place for a mix of uses spanning high-value manufacturing. We aim to offer plots for leasehold. All options are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Connected
AMIDS is connected by air, sea and land. £44.7million of enabling infrastructure provides a gateway route through Netherton, together with bridges, cycling and walking routes improving connections with existing commercial centres.
Welcoming
Netherton supports a healthy working environment. Wellbeing is at its centre, providing spaces to meet and a riverside setting. a range of potential grant and loan support is available, including cost of development, relocation, training and R&D.
Skilled
Two world-class research centres – the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre – offer bespoke opportunities for collaboration and product development.
Green
Be a part of something special. Netherton offers occupiers the option of connecting to Scotland’s most advanced low-carbon heat network.
Interested in investment and development opportunities at AMIDS?
Contact barbara.walker@renfrewshire.gov.uk or Patrick.Hannay@scotent.co.uk.