Sarva Foam plans £6m recycling factory in Scotland with 100 new jobs
Indian manufacturer Sarva Foam is considering a £6 million investment in a foam-recycling factory in Scotland, which could create up to 100 jobs.
The proposal was announced during First Minister John Swinney’s visit to Mumbai in October 2026. The factory would process discarded foam into carpet underlay and other flooring products.
No Scottish location or construction timetable has been confirmed.
Investment could reach £12 million
Sarva Foam’s initial £6 million investment could rise to £12 million over three years, subject to the success of the first phase and further commercial arrangements.
The proposed factory could create up to 100 jobs, including skilled manufacturing positions. Recruitment dates have not been announced.
Scottish Enterprise is working with the company as it considers its Scottish expansion, while Deloitte is advising on the plans.
Manufacturing recycled flooring materials
Sarva Foam Industries Limited is based in Bhopal, India, and manufactures recycled polyurethane foam products.
Its existing operations process foam offcuts into materials used in carpet underlay and flooring. The proposed Scottish factory would use a similar recycling process.
The announcement comes as Scotland seeks closer commercial ties with India. A separate £500,000 trade initiative was announced in October to support Scottish companies pursuing international opportunities.
The project remains at the planning stage, with no confirmed site or opening date.
Source
Scottish Enterprise, 28 October 2026
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