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Unilever plans to shut Warrington washing powder factory | |
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A washing powder factory in Warrington is likely to shut because consumers are using liquid and gel capsule detergents instead, Unilever has revealed. | |
Persil and Surf washing powders are produced at the manufacturing giant's 136-year-old Crosfields site. | Persil and Surf washing powders are produced at the manufacturing giant's 136-year-old Crosfields site. |
Union leaders said the move was a "hammer blow" and demanded "proper compensation" for the site's 123 staff. | Union leaders said the move was a "hammer blow" and demanded "proper compensation" for the site's 123 staff. |
Unilever announced in January that it was "undertaking a review of its future" at Crosfields. | Unilever announced in January that it was "undertaking a review of its future" at Crosfields. |
Jon Strachan, vice president of supply chain for Unilever UK & Ireland, said: "Following the review we have, unfortunately, been unable to identify any commercially sustainable solutions for the site. | Jon Strachan, vice president of supply chain for Unilever UK & Ireland, said: "Following the review we have, unfortunately, been unable to identify any commercially sustainable solutions for the site. |
"Therefore, with regret, we are now proposing to close the factory." | "Therefore, with regret, we are now proposing to close the factory." |
Unilever said it would "do everything it can" to support the 123 employees affected. | Unilever said it would "do everything it can" to support the 123 employees affected. |
No date has yet been given for when the plant will close, although all staff are expected to have left their roles by the end of the year. | No date has yet been given for when the plant will close, although all staff are expected to have left their roles by the end of the year. |
GMB national officer Eamon O'Hearn said to see the historical site "tossed away is heartbreaking". | GMB national officer Eamon O'Hearn said to see the historical site "tossed away is heartbreaking". |
He added: "Unilever happily exploits its historical legacy but for its UK manufacturing workforce that is increasingly ringing hollow." | He added: "Unilever happily exploits its historical legacy but for its UK manufacturing workforce that is increasingly ringing hollow." |
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