The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
South West; Gloucestershire; Wiltshire and North Somerset
Location of affected unit(s)
Whitchurch
Sector
Administrative Services Office Administrative, Office Support And Other Business Support Activities Business Support Service Activities N.E.C. 82.92 - Packaging activities
175 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
24 February 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The international packaging company Amcor Flexibles is to close its Bristol plant with the loss of 175 jobs. AF Colodense in Whitchurch makes wrappers for the confectionery and snack food markets. The company is blaming over-capacity, static demand and falling prices for the closure. The company says it will do all it can to help workers find jobs within Amcor and elsewhere.
Amcor Flexibles has manufacturing operations in 18 countries across Europe and the US. Its customers include the confectionery, snack foods, processed foods, fresh food, beverages, healthcare and tobacco markets.
Sources
24 February 2006: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2006), AF Colodense, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 63021, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/63021.
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