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.
Manufacturing Manufacture, Printing And Reproduction Of Recorded Media Printing And Reproduction Of Recorded Media 18 - Printing and reproduction of recorded media
310 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
17 January 2007
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Thomson Technicolor, a firm that produces CDs and DVDs near Cwmbran in south Wales is to close with the loss of 310 jobs. The firm blamed competition, price pressure and a slowdown in demand for the decision to shut its plant at Llantarnam. Torfaen AM Lynne Neagle said there had been uncertainty for some time but it was 'terrible news' for Cwmbran and the plant's workforce. The California-based company has not yet announced the date of closure. A spokesman for Welsh Enterprise Minister Andrew Davies said he was 'disappointed by this announcement' and was looking for a meeting with the company to discuss the decision.
He said: 'Together with our partners from across the public sector, we will be working to identify what support can be provided to help those affected.'
Ms Neagle added: 'I have been in touch with the Amicus representative for Technicolor over recent months, as there has been uncertainty about the future of this plant for some time.'
'I will be meeting again with union colleagues as soon as possible.'
A Thomson Technicolor spokeswoman said that the exact date of closure was subject to a consultation process, which has now begun. In a statement, the company said the proposed changes were being announced to give workers time 'to properly prepare for the future and to ensure an orderly transition of operations to the remaining designated facilities'.
The statement added: 'The company will work to assist these employees during this difficult period of time.'
Sources
17 January 2007: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2007), Thomson Technicolor, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 64790, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/64790.
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