29/01/2002
Solectron expected to cut 200 jobs at County Antrim plant
More than 200 jobs look set to be lost at an electronics firm in County Antrim as a result of a downturn in the ailing technology sector.
US based company Solectron is planning to close its factory in Carrickfergus and has issued its entire workforce with 90-day redundancy notices.
The company says changing economic conditions and customer demand mean the plant has been unprofitable for more than a year and is no longer viable.
Solectron has not put a figure on the job losses but it is thought 185 of the 230 workforce will lose their jobs.
A further 30 jobs will be also be lost, it is expected, at nearby sister company, Systems Solutions, while the remaining operations will be moved to that company's factory.
The company is expected to file HR1 with government announcing their intention to dissolve, and will enter into a 30-day period of consultation with unions and staff to determine the next course of action. (AMcE)
US based company Solectron is planning to close its factory in Carrickfergus and has issued its entire workforce with 90-day redundancy notices.
The company says changing economic conditions and customer demand mean the plant has been unprofitable for more than a year and is no longer viable.
Solectron has not put a figure on the job losses but it is thought 185 of the 230 workforce will lose their jobs.
A further 30 jobs will be also be lost, it is expected, at nearby sister company, Systems Solutions, while the remaining operations will be moved to that company's factory.
The company is expected to file HR1 with government announcing their intention to dissolve, and will enter into a 30-day period of consultation with unions and staff to determine the next course of action. (AMcE)
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