Concept Life Sciences

Type
Closure
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Manchester, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Braintree, Kilbride
Sector
Professional Services
72 - Scientific research and development
72.1 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
72.10 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
280 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
2 October 2019
Employment effect (start)
30 September 2019
Foreseen end date

Description

Concept Life Sciences, which provides research and development for clients in several scientific sectors, has reportedly closed four of its UK sites causing 280 sudden job losses. The reduction occurs in Manchester, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Braintree and East Kilbride. A consultation process is understood to have been started in June 2019, though the decision to close the sites is reportedly a surprise to the workers. The business changed ownership 18 months ago and is now owned by Spectris. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and it has headquarters in London.

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2019), Concept Life Sciences, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 98832, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/98832.