Eco Hosts Housing Minister to Discuss Sector’s Role in Scotland’s Future

Paul McLennan MSP, Minister for Housing, who will be taking part in the Prosper event at Eco Group, Annan, on May 21

A Scottish business which is leading the way in sustainable industrialised construction to help meet the nation’s housing needs is set to host Housing Minister Paul McLennan for a regional business event.

Mr McLennan, Minister for Housing, will join Prosper members in the South of Scotland for an “In Conversation With…” event at Eco Group, Annan, on May 21, to explore opportunities for the future of housing in the region. 

Discussion will focus on support to unlock housing developments and the fundamental role housing plays in growing the regional economy. 

Prosper, works with leaders from all sectors to transform Scotland’s economy. A membership organisation, Prosper connects business, government and civil society to, in its words, “turn ideas into reality”. 

Eco’s VASO Build Solutions, construction panels made from mostly recycled glass, is one of a range of world-first decarbonisation technologies and carbon mitigation strategies developed by the pioneering business, to deliver industrialised construction solutions to help address Scotland’s housing shortage.

Eddie Black, founder and MD of Eco Group, which is hosting Paul McLennan MSP, Minister for Housing, at its Annan HQ, for the Prosper event on May 21

Led by founder Eddie Black, Eco specialises in Contract Manufacturing, Organic Brand Manufacturing, and Services to Manufacturing across the UK.

Eddie said: “We are delighted to host the Minister for Housing Paul McLennan. We thank Mr McLennan for taking the time to visit Eco for this event, and Mhairi Duncan, Prosper’s Regional Manager for Central & South of Scotland, for bringing this opportunity to businesses in the region.

“Eco’s strategy, purpose, and ethos fully aligns with Prosper’s focus on Investment, Productivity, Skilled Workforce, Business Purpose, Net Zero and Place-Based Growth.

“We look forward, along with other Prosper members from the region, to taking part in insightful and productive conversations with the Housing Minister.”

Mhairi Duncan, Membership Manager, Prosper, added: “Prosper gives members the chance to directly shape government thinking and action, and our event with Mr McLennan is a perfect example of this. The event will explore the opportunities for the future of housing in the region and give members in the region a chance to share their priorities.”

The event, open to Prosper members and stakeholders, takes place at Eco Group, Annan Business Park Way, Annan, on May 21, 10am-noon. To book visit: www.prosper.scot/events/paul-mclennan-msp

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Editor’s Notes

Paul McLennan served as a local councillor for the Dunbar and East Linton multi-member ward of East Lothian Council from 2007, and was leader of the Council from 2009 to 2012.

He has been a board member of NHS Lothian, the regional offices of Scottish Enterprise and the Commission on School Reform.

He was elected as MSP for East Lothian in 2021. Mr McLennan was appointed as Minister for Housing in March 2023.

Prosper (Scottish Council for Development and Industry) is a unique membership organisation, with a proud history of bringing people together from government, business and civil society to effect change.

With over 500 members from across Scottish society – businesses large and small, local authorities, colleges and universities and the social economy – its shared ambition is to support economic growth and prosperity for all of Scotland.

To find out more about Prosper, including the benefits of membership and how to join visit www.prosper.scot/join.

Eco Group, led by founder and MD Eddie Black, specialises in Contract Manufacturing, Organic Brand Manufacturing, and Services to Manufacturing across a diverse range of industries.

From deploying world-first decarbonisation technology to providing practical everyday solutions, Eco Group supports UK manufacturing with a range of innovative technologies, products and services.

A privately-owned and managed business, which is decisive and dynamic, Eco is based in a 3,000-square-metre self-built HQ at Annan, Dumfries and Galloway.

Eco’s services include industrialised construction, VASO Build Solutions, dry ice cleaning, a range of carbon mitigation strategies, IT and cyber security, and bespoke training.

For further information about Eco Group visit teameco.co.uk or follow Eco Group on social media. For inquiries call 01461 500 206 or email: hello@teameco.co.uk

This press release is distributed on behalf of Eco Group by 32West. For interview opportunities or for more information please contact Jonathan Lee on jonathan@32west.co.uk / 07444 022038.