European parts factories close

[AtW]

New blow for UK car industry as European parts factories close


More than 1,400 British jobs are at risk after two European suppliers of car parts, Schaeffler and Michelin, announced plans to close UK factories in a blow to the wider automotive industry ahead of Brexit.

Schaeffler, the German car parts supplier, said uncertainty surrounding Brexit had contributed to its decision to close two UK factories, in Llanelli, Wales, and Plymouth, where 570 people are employed. The company said the closures would take place over the next two years.

French tyremaker Michelin announced plans to close its factory in Dundee in 2020, nearly 50 years after it opened and where 845 people are employed. It blamed dwindling demand for smaller tyres. It said the decision was unrelated to the Brexit vote.

At Schaeffler’s plant in Plymouth, a workforce of 350 people makes bearings and machine parts for the firm’s industrial division as well as the aerospace and defence industries.

At Llanelli, about 220 people are employed to make mechanical parts and bearings for the major car manufacturers and other industrial suppliers. The company said it would relocate production from the two UK factories to existing plants in the US, China, South Korea and Germany.

New blow for UK car industry as European parts factories close | Business | The Guardian

KEY: Seat name: 2016 Remain vote -> 'Remain vote today' (percentage point change)

Llanelli: 45% -> 51% (6)


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[shaunbhoy]

New blow for UK car industry as European parts factories close




French tyremaker Michelin announced plans to close its factory in Dundee in 2020, nearly 50 years after it opened and where 845 people are employed. It blamed dwindling demand for smaller tyres. It said the decision was unrelated to the Brexit vote.

[AtW]

Would be really funny if your job was replaced by an Indian mobile mast maintenance company, as quid pro quo for you taking locals job in your gin drinking stink in India.

[shaunbhoy]

Would be really funny if your job was replaced by an Indian mobile mast maintenance company, as quid pro quo for you taking locals job in your gin drinking stink in India.

Can't happen. They have neither the technical skills or the security clearance.

But they COULD replace someone in YOUR position much more easily.

[TestMangler]

Can't happen. They have neither the potato peeler or the crimp tool.

FTFY Jellyhead

[darmstadt]

Can't happen. They have neither the potato peeler or the crimp tool.

Nah, they've advanced a bit further than the skills he possesses: Buy Arya Kitchen Potato Peeler Machine Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in

[AtW]

Can't happen. They have neither the technical skills or the security clearance.

But they COULD replace someone in YOUR position much more easily.

In my position I am supposed to be replaceable - this way I can retire drinking martinies (sp?) on the beach, whilst your replaceability would single handedly double average age at yer local job center plus.

[TestMangler]

In my position I am supposed to be replaceable - this way I can retire drinking martinies (sp?) on the beach, whilst your replaceability would single handedly double average age at yer local job center plus.

More smilies required to make it properly witty and clever AtW......and a FTFY now and again would help if you want to be properly hilarious but politically astute at the same time.

[AtW]

More smilies required to make it properly witty and clever AtW......and a FTFY now and again would help if you want to be properly hilarious but politically astute at the same time.

You mean like our Sargbhoy?

[WTFH]

Michelin have been pulling out of the UK for the last 5 years. Cost of production is too high, their plants are on land that is over-valued. The transportation infrastructure is outdated and delivery costs are too high. Finally, their main customers are not investing in the UK.

The UK used to be a global centre of excellence for manufacturing and design. This was driven by an education system that was available for local talent to attend, irrespective of their ability to pay for it, and support for local industry.

Brexit is not the cause, Brexit is part of the explanation. You reap what you sow.