More than 90 jobs are at risk at a Workington plant.
Bosses told 91 workers at Amcor Flexibles, based on the Salterbeck Industrial Estate, which makes packaging that their jobs were at risk and a consultation has begun, yesterday, July 12.
A spokesman for Amcor said: “From year to year, we adapt our operations and capabilities to the changing market landscape and opportunities, to ensure we are best positioned to serve our customers.
“To help us set up Amcor Flexibles Cumbria to succeed in the long-term, Amcor announced today the proposal to close one of the production units – short run flexo – at Amcor Flexibles Cumbria, subject to consultation with workforce representatives.
“This proposal would mean that Amcor Flexible Cumbria would remain focused on the site’s higher performing production areas – amcell and extrusion portfolio.
“The consultation period with co-workers started on July 12 and is expected to last up to 90 days. Conversations with employee representatives around a social plan to support employees will start immediately.
“Service to customers and manufacturing activity at the site is not affected during the consultation period.”
