Askit Factory, 93, Saracen Street, Possilpark

Single storey and 2-storey now 6-bay former laboratory and manufactory, now printing company, with later additions. Predominantly coursed red sandstone ashlar. Advanced doorcase and end bays to original building. Eaves course, piended roof. BOUNDARY WALL: to E, low red sandstone wall with flat coping and plain railings with central gate.

An important part of Glasgow's industrial history and a distinctive 1930s design in its own right. Originally built to produce the Glasgow product, Askit Powders, which have been manufactured in Glasgow since 1917.

Dean of Guild plans show that the end bays housed the laboratory, store and stock room amongst other functions. The central part of the building consisted of a large room with tables presumably for packaging and finishing the powders. (Historic Environment Scotland List entry)

26 January 2022: Site many now be disused as the printing firm has possibly relocated. For Investigation.

17 February 2023: Member of the public reports that the printing firm moved to Blantyre in the the early 2000s leaving the building empty from that point, and that there are signs of dereliction.

22 June 2023: External inspection finds the building to be vacant but secure. The visible roof pitches appear to be in good condition. The rear elevations and flat roof sections are not able to be assessed. There are signs of damp and salt deposits in the masonry. The finish on the concrete of the single-storey, northeast corner addition is peeling. Movement of some of the corner masonry blocks is visible on the two-storey addition. The windows are intact, but the metal frames on the front elevation are showing signs of decay. The doors are intact and appear secured. Some of the internal-facing masonry of the boundary wall is damaged. There is rubbish and unmaintained vegetation growth within the enclosed area. Move to At Risk. Condition set to Fair and Risk to Moderate.