Type
Closure
Country
United Kingdom
Region
North West; Lancashire; Blackburn with Darwen
Location of affected unit(s)
Blackburn
Sector
Manufacturing
Manufacture Of Wood And Paper Materials
Manufacture Of Paper And Paper Products
17 - Manufacture of paper and paper products

120 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
5 August 2008
Employment effect (start)
5 August 2008
Foreseen end date

Description

Sappi Europe has announced that it is to close its Lancashire paper mill with the loss of 120 jobs. The closure follows a review by the company of its production activities in Europe. It has blamed the move on the rising cost of energy and raw materials. Consultation with staff is underway.


Sources

  • 5 August 2008: BBC Website

Citation

Eurofound (2008), Sappi Europe, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 66946, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/66946.