Commenting on the announcement that soft
drinks manufacturer Sangs – producers of the popular MacB brand – have gone
into administration, Banff & Buchan MP Eilidh
Whiteford said:
“This is very sad news for Macduff and for Sangs,
who are one of the town’s major employers.
“I will be speaking with the administrators, Zolfo
Cooper, to ascertain the position and to offer what help and assistance I can
in seeking to secure the future of the plant and the workforce.
“Based on what the administrators are saying, it is
my view that there is still the potential for a bright future for the plant,
but I’m under no illusions that it won’t be easy in the current economic
climate.”
Banffshire
& Buchan Coast MSP Stewart
Stevenson said:
“Sangs have a long and proud history in Banff and Macduff so this
news is obviously very disappointing indeed.
“The company has made great strides in recent years
and its award-winning MacB drinks is a very strong brand indeed which enjoys
international recognition.
“We can take encouragement that the administrators
will continue to trade the company and will look at all options. My hope is obviously that it will continue in
Macduff and I will be contacting the administrators to offer any assistance
they require in my role as local MSP.”
SNP
councillor for Macduff Bob Watson
said:
“It must be a very worrying time for the staff and
the local community but the administrators have said there is a strong
underlying core business, which I think is a testament to the staff and
management there. The Sangs and MacB
brands are very good ones so I would hope that the company can trade out of its
difficulties. In the meantime, I urge
shoppers to ‘buy local’ and support the staff at Sangs at this difficult time.”