More than 1,250 Scottish jobs can be created or safeguarded with the help of Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) from the Scottish Government.

Enterprise Minister Jim Mather is today visiting two of the 24 companies in Scotland which accepted more than £19m from the job creation scheme between April and June 2009.

The companies are:

• Livingston-based ScoMac Catering Equipment Ltd, which designs and manufactures bespoke commercial and retail catering solutions, and has accepted a £190,000 offer to help create 39 jobs.
• Gourock-based Invec Solutions Ltd, which repairs and services electrical equipment, which has accepted a £190,000 grant to help create 29 new jobs.

Mr Mather said: "It is very encouraging to visit areas like West Lothian and Inverclyde and see companies determined to expand and create new jobs in a challenging economic climate.

"RSA support shows the Scottish Government's comprehensive economic recovery programme is providing real help to businesses across the country, helping them weather tough conditions and emerge stronger from recession."

Mr Mather's programme in Livingston includes visits to ScoMac Catering, the Alba Innovation Centre and a seminar with stakeholders on maximising West Lothian's contribution to Scotland's economic potential.

(GK/KMcA)