Libya chemical deal boosts Bonnyman

An Ayrshire-based specialist chemicals company has scored a "major export success" with an order for Libya which could open doors across North Africa and beyond.

TR Bonnyman & Co, which is based in Beith and employs 52 staff, was selected from a line-up of international competitors to supply chemicals and janitorial products to an importer in the oil-rich country. The first container has already been shipped and the firm is gearing up to deal with further orders.

Bonnyman chief executive Stephen Allam said: "This is a very significant opening for the company."