A FIRM dealing with the collapse of the Newport company that built the Olympic Aquatic Centre roof is speaking to three potential buyers that could save up to 75 jobs, the Argus has learned.

But Stephen Hall, assistant director of Rowecord’s administrators, Grant Thornton, said they are yet to make an offer.

He said the three steel companies have shown interest in buying the assets of the firm, including the plant and machinery, and running a steel-fabrication business from the Newport site.

“There’s been expressions of interest from a lot of people. There have been three overseas buyers expressing more interest than others,” he said.

He said one was from Malaysia, one was from Europe and another from the Far East.

If a deal comes off, up to 75 jobs could be saved, depending on how many people are still working there at the time of the deal, and it is likely some recruitment would also take place.

Currently 75 members of staff are working on six projects but are to be made redundant over the next four to six weeks as projects come to an end.