Saint-Gobain To Axe UK Iron Pipe Manufacturing, Cut 220 Jobs in April 2007

Date: 7 December 2006
Source: Forbes

Date: 7 December 2006

Forbes.com reported that French glass and engineering group Compagnie de Saint-Gobain said it plans to shut its iron pipe manufacturing operation in the UK in April 2007 with the possible loss of 220 jobs.





It added that the closure is due to a steady decline in the size of the UK water pipe market since the mid-1990s.



In a statement it said: 'Together with major increases in the cost of steel scrap (a raw material) and high energy costs, this has had a significant impact on the profitability of production.'



It added: 'We have considered a wide range of options, but the plant at Ilkeston is highly specialised and not suitable for making other products.



It said its intention is to transfer iron pipe production from its factory at Ilkeston, Derbyshire, to its European pipe division's sites in France and Germany.



Read the entire news on the source link below.

600450 Saint-Gobain To Axe UK Iron Pipe Manufacturing, Cut 220 Jobs in April 2007 glassonweb.com

See more news about:

Others also read

Saint-Gobain Glass and Eckersley O’Callaghan unite to drive the market toward low-carbon façades.
With over 50 years of expertise, Unelko’s Invisible Shield PRO 15 is setting new standards in glass protection, earning the trust of major industries and global glass producers.
Maud Thuaudet appointed Group Chief Financial Officer. Sreedhar N. appointed CEO for the Asia-Pacific Region.
New dynamic glass delivers true-to-life views & neutral aesthetics
Maltha Glass Recycling, a leading European recycler and Renewi subsidiary, announces a successful pilot test with Saint-Gobain.
On 12 February 2025, AGC and Saint-Gobain officially inaugurated the Volta production line in the presence of local authorities, stakeholders and representatives of both companies.

Add new comment

From industry