SONAE Industria

Type
Closure
Country
United Kingdom
Region
North West (England); Merseyside; East Merseyside
Location of affected unit(s)
Knowsley
Sector
Manufacturing
(16 - 17) Manufacture of wood and paper materials
16.2 - Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials
16.2 - Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials
220 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
14 September 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
14 September 2012

Description

Chipboard manufacturer Sonae Industria has closed its factory in Knowsley with the loss of 220 jobs. 

The move follows the deaths of 3 workers on the site in the last 3 years, and a large fire that caused extensive damage in 2011. 

The sites owners sought planning approval to remain on the site, and despite this being granted they indicated the time and expense of the planning process contributed to the closure of the factory.

Sources

  • 14 September 2012: BBC Website
  • 14 September 2012: The business desk

Citation

Eurofound (2012), SONAE Industria, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 74138, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/74138.