" For over a quarter of a century, companies in the Scottish Borders have been part of the so called " Silicon Glen " developments and a thriving electronics community now supports the wider electronics industry both locally and globally with traditional Scottish engineering skills allied to innovative electronic developments. Local companies working closely together now provide a total solution, from product conception and design on through manufacture and test, with facilities for both low and high volumes. "

Borders' natural unspoiled rural environment and skilled workers come together to offer a range of products of exceptional quality.

The Scottish Borders is renowned for its thriving arts and crafts industry. Traditional skills, combined with innovative designs and new techniques have resulted in Border artisans remaining at the forefront of their industry.

The Borders' knitwear industry is world famous. The high quality of Borders' knitwear comes from the devotion and expertise put into the process of design and manufacture by local knitwear companies. The possibilities offered by modern technology and local design skills gives a fresh twist to each new season, with new ideas of shape, colour, texture and manufacture.

The Scottish Borders is home to thriving technology companies who are delivering mobile and web technologies to the Global Market. The area is gaining a reputation for quality and innovation in the supply of Information Technology to sectors such as Finance, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Telecoms.