X-Fab lays off 65 in UK

Germany-based X-Fab is laying off 65 employees at its facility in Plymouth, UK.

July 03 2009, 9:17 AM

ComponentsX-Fab has decided to stop one of its two main production lines at Plymouth, which is resulting in the loss of 65 staff. The company currently employs 234 staff in Plymouth. The remaining jobs are also at risk next year, as the German company is looking for a buyer of the facility. If a buyer is no found, the facility might be closed down as a consequence by the end of next year.

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1. Please ensure your spell...

July 06, 2009
10:58

Please ensure your spelling is correct before posting.
It is not German comopony, but German company.

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