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| 330 jobs at risk at Mabey Bridge, Chepstow | 330 jobs at risk at Mabey Bridge, Chepstow |
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| An engineering firm has announced the proposed closure of one site in Chepstow and the sale of another, putting 330 jobs at risk. | An engineering firm has announced the proposed closure of one site in Chepstow and the sale of another, putting 330 jobs at risk. |
| Mabey Bridge has begun a consultation on the planned closure of its business in Station Road where 150 people work. | Mabey Bridge has begun a consultation on the planned closure of its business in Station Road where 150 people work. |
| It is also looking for a buyer for its renewables section in Mathern, Chepstow, which employs 180 people. | It is also looking for a buyer for its renewables section in Mathern, Chepstow, which employs 180 people. |
| A company spokesman said it anticipated a buyer would be found to support that area of the business. | A company spokesman said it anticipated a buyer would be found to support that area of the business. |
| "We have not made these decisions lightly and we understand that this is a very difficult time for our people." the spokesman added. | |
| 'Absolutely stunned' | |
| BBC Wales understands the firm is now looking for employees to apply for voluntary redundancy. | BBC Wales understands the firm is now looking for employees to apply for voluntary redundancy. |
| One employee said: "Everyone's absolutely stunned, some people guessed what was going to happen but the majority had no idea at all. | |
| "The announcement today is that the infrastructure side is gone, that it will finish. It was just shock, complete and utter shock; very few could believe that they have taken such as drastic decision." | |
| The company's infrastructure section makes highway bridges, railway bridges, footbridges and sign gantries while its renewables division builds wind turbine towers and carries out work in offshore renewable energy. | The company's infrastructure section makes highway bridges, railway bridges, footbridges and sign gantries while its renewables division builds wind turbine towers and carries out work in offshore renewable energy. |