Norscot wins innovation award

Timber frame and window and door manufacturer Norscot Joinery were the focus of an awards ceremony in Edinburgh hosted by Interface, a publicly-funded agency which encourages companies to forge academic tie-ups to help solve their business challenges.

Norscot picked up the Innovation of the Year gong at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2018.

The family-run Bower-based business was recognised for the partnership it has forged with the University of Strathclyde to research and develop virtual reality show home software. .

The software allow customers to “walk-through” their new-build to get a better feel for the space and finish of their new home.

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