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KP Snacks factories in Consett and Corby could close | KP Snacks factories in Consett and Corby could close |
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Up to 186 jobs are under threat after a crisp company said it had plans to close two of its factories in a move to streamline its business. | Up to 186 jobs are under threat after a crisp company said it had plans to close two of its factories in a move to streamline its business. |
KP Snacks said it was considering closing factories in Consett in County Durham and Corby in Northamptonshire. | KP Snacks said it was considering closing factories in Consett in County Durham and Corby in Northamptonshire. |
The firm is also considering expanding operations at its site in Billingham, Teesside, and Stanley, near Consett. | The firm is also considering expanding operations at its site in Billingham, Teesside, and Stanley, near Consett. |
A final decision will be made after a 45-day consultation. Any closures are likely to be in the first half of 2015. | A final decision will be made after a 45-day consultation. Any closures are likely to be in the first half of 2015. |
The manufacturer makes a number of well-known brands, including Hula-Hoops, Skips and Phileas Fogg, as well as the original KP brand. | The manufacturer makes a number of well-known brands, including Hula-Hoops, Skips and Phileas Fogg, as well as the original KP brand. |
'Competitive market' | 'Competitive market' |
The factory in Consett, the original home of Phileas Fogg crisps, has 103 workers, while the Corby plant has 83. | The factory in Consett, the original home of Phileas Fogg crisps, has 103 workers, while the Corby plant has 83. |
It is not yet known how many jobs could be saved or created by expanding operations at Billingham and Stanley. | It is not yet known how many jobs could be saved or created by expanding operations at Billingham and Stanley. |
The firm's chief executive, Nick Bunker, said it was proposing the closures "in order to develop a sustainable and competitive manufacturing operation". | The firm's chief executive, Nick Bunker, said it was proposing the closures "in order to develop a sustainable and competitive manufacturing operation". |
"We operate in an increasingly competitive market and need to focus on our cost base in order to develop a sustainable business," he said. | "We operate in an increasingly competitive market and need to focus on our cost base in order to develop a sustainable business," he said. |
"We very much appreciate the hard work, commitment and focus on quality of our Corby and Consett colleagues during this difficult time." | "We very much appreciate the hard work, commitment and focus on quality of our Corby and Consett colleagues during this difficult time." |
Suzanne Reid of the GMB union added: "There is utter devastation here at the moment. | |
"The company are stating that these are just proposals, but as you can appreciate this is a big employer in the area. | |
"People are devastated for themselves, their families and the rest of the community. | |
"We are going to be exploring every avenue possible to support our members, with the hope that the site will stay open." |
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