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19/05/2006
Almost 200 jobs could go in Fermanagh
Almost 200 jobs could be axed if a County Fermanagh food plant is forced to close.
Moy Park foods has said that it has entered into talks with staff over the possible closure of its factory, formerly known as Ferne Foods, in Lisnaskea.
It is understood that the closure could happen due to high competition in the market, with cheaper imports meaning that the factory is no longer viable.
A statement from the company said: "The factory's size and output cannot justify the constant high levels of capital investment to stay competitive."
The plant produces frozen, breaded chicken and processed egg products, and employs approximately 188 people, 137 of which are full time staff.
Staff wishing to remain employed by the company will be offered work at the company's other plants in Dungannon, Craigavon, and Moira.
The consultation process is likely to take at least three months and the company said that it would be concentrating on the larger facilities to remain within a competitive market.
(EF)
Moy Park foods has said that it has entered into talks with staff over the possible closure of its factory, formerly known as Ferne Foods, in Lisnaskea.
It is understood that the closure could happen due to high competition in the market, with cheaper imports meaning that the factory is no longer viable.
A statement from the company said: "The factory's size and output cannot justify the constant high levels of capital investment to stay competitive."
The plant produces frozen, breaded chicken and processed egg products, and employs approximately 188 people, 137 of which are full time staff.
Staff wishing to remain employed by the company will be offered work at the company's other plants in Dungannon, Craigavon, and Moira.
The consultation process is likely to take at least three months and the company said that it would be concentrating on the larger facilities to remain within a competitive market.
(EF)
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