I am always keen to encourage more Borders businesses to explore exporting abroad to grow their companies and create more jobs.
I recently saw the power of exporting on a visit to Galashiels manufacturer Aero Leather, which produces handmade clothing that is exported around the world, including in the USA and Asia.
Aero Leather is a family-run business, founded in 1981, which makes high-quality leather jackets.
They have produced clothing for TV shows such as Peaky Blinders and movies like Captain America and Bohemian Rhapsody.
We already have a huge number of businesses in the Borders who are growing quickly by looking to export their excellent products abroad.
I want to encourage more enterprises to explore opportunities to export, and I will be happy to support them however I can.
Fantastic local businesses like Aero Leather are forging an international reputation by looking to sell their first-class clothing abroad, which in turn provides highly skilled jobs for Borders residents.
