I was delighted to officially open Pyroguard’s new manufacturing facility in Haydock, producing premium quality fire safety glass for international and domestic markets.

The operation of the company’s second St Helens-based facility will create skilled jobs in the borough and demonstrates how the manufacturing sector plays a vital role in our local, regional and national economy.

I welcome comments from Pyroguard’s CEO Neil Tilsley recognising the talent we have in this borough and region and his commitment to manufacturing here.

Our proud history of manufacturing and our locations marks us pit as one of the best places in Britain for investments such as this.

I want to thank Pyroguard for their 30-year association with St. Helens and this vote of confidence in our borough.