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A County Londonderry electronics firm have made 33 of its staff redundant. | |
Japanese-owned AVX currently employs more than 400 people at its Coleraine plant, which makes components used in computers and mobile phones. | Japanese-owned AVX currently employs more than 400 people at its Coleraine plant, which makes components used in computers and mobile phones. |
A slow-down in business was blamed for the cutbacks, which are planned to come into effect by the end of the year. | A slow-down in business was blamed for the cutbacks, which are planned to come into effect by the end of the year. |
"The company very much regrets having to make these proposals, and we do not underestimate their effect on the workforce," a spokesperson said. | "The company very much regrets having to make these proposals, and we do not underestimate their effect on the workforce," a spokesperson said. |
The firm is to hold further talks with union representatives about the proposed job losses. | The firm is to hold further talks with union representatives about the proposed job losses. |
East Londonderry MLA David McClarty said it is a huge blow to the area. | |
"Although this industry is a volatile business that's no consolation to the 33 people about to lose their jobs." |
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