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| Freshlink sausage factory in Glasgow to close | Freshlink sausage factory in Glasgow to close |
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| Almost 150 jobs are to be lost with the closure of the Freshlink sausage factory in Glasgow. | Almost 150 jobs are to be lost with the closure of the Freshlink sausage factory in Glasgow. |
| The Usdaw union said the company had confirmed that it would close the Shettleston plant early next year. | The Usdaw union said the company had confirmed that it would close the Shettleston plant early next year. |
| Usdaw said it expected production would be moved to a factory in England, which has spare capacity. | Usdaw said it expected production would be moved to a factory in England, which has spare capacity. |
| Freshlink produces 120 varieties of sausage and a range of frozen grill steaks. It is part of ABP food, based in County Louth, Ireland. | Freshlink produces 120 varieties of sausage and a range of frozen grill steaks. It is part of ABP food, based in County Louth, Ireland. |
| John Mason, SNP MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, said the decision would come as a "bitter blow" to Freshlink's workforce. | |
| 'Extremely frustrating' | |
| "It is difficult not to conclude that Freshlink had little enthusiasm for finding a solution that would keep jobs in Glasgow, as the company persistently only sent a junior manager to the task force aimed at saving jobs," he said. | |
| "Having been part of that taskforce for the last four months, I know that substantial offers of help and assistance were put forward. It is extremely frustrating that the company chose not to take them up. | |
| "The 145 staff at Freshlink will now be facing an uncertain future, but I welcome the confirmation that the Scottish government will be putting a PACE team in place to help staff move into alternative employment." | |
| Margaret Curran, Labour MP for Glasgow East, described the Shettleston plant's impending closure as "devastating news for the staff". | |
| "The loss of these jobs is a real blow for the east end where we're already suffering from the effects of this economic crisis," she said. | |
| "ABP Foods did not consider the profound effect this decision will have on both its employees and the local area. Freshlink has a dedicated workforce who do not deserve this terrible news. | |
| "The Scottish government now needs to do all it can to help find employment for the men and women who are losing their livelihoods." |