NATURAL stone products supplier Tradstocks recently welcomed Livingston MP Gregor Poynton to its Tradstocks Westwood site for a tour and a discussion about sustainably-sourced local stone.
The visit began with conversations about sustainability, the importance of using locally sourced stone for public realm projects, and how the natural stone industry and the public and private sector can all benefit by supporting low carbon manufacturing processes.
Tradstocks explained that communities also benefit through the creation of skilled jobs as well as the development of new public spaces.
Gregor Poynton was shown Tradstocks’ new production line investments, various stone cutting saws, the transport and delivery yard, and stone mason facilities. He even tried his hand at mastering the skill of stone masonry!
“I’m backing local jobs, sustainable materials, and supporting Scotland’s industrial heritage,” Mr Poynton said. “That’s why it was great to visit Tradstocks in West Calder with the Stone Federation, to see the role this local, West Lothian natural stone business is playing in high-profile projects across Scotland, from Inverness Castle to George Street in Edinburgh.
“We had a really constructive conversation about how policy can better support low-carbon materials, skilled jobs, and sustainable supply chains and how we can make it easier for public projects to prioritise high-quality, locally sourced stone.”
Mark Freedman, director, Tradstocks Limited, added, Thank you so much to Gregor Poynton for taking the time to visit our site and to discuss how we are all trying to change the Scottish landscape for the better, and the attitude to using local stone.”
