Sappi Europe

Type
Closure
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales; South East Wales; Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Location of affected unit(s)
Blackburn
Sector
Manufacturing
(16 - 17) Manufacture of wood and paper materials
17 - 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://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/66946.