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Thursday, 30th January 2025

Glen Dimplex plant closure a disaster for County Louth says SIPTU

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SIPTU representatives have condemned the announcement by Glen Dimplex that it intends to close its plant in Dunleer, County Louth, saying it will be disastrous for the workers and their families who are directly impacted, as well as the wider community. 

SIPTU Organiser, Alan Clark, said: “The announcement by the company today (Thursday, 30th January) that it intends to cease all operations at its Dunleer plant by October 2025 has left our members and their families devasted.

"It runs counter to the previous position of the company that it was committed to its operations in Ireland and its loyal workforce. This company provides an important source of employment in areas which lack many alternatives. Workers and their families are now in real fear for their futures. 

“Our members are also dismayed at how the company approached this announcement. At the same time as the workers were informed management contacted local elected representatives in an effort to sugar-coat what is devastating news and protect the company’s public image. 

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“The proposal to close the Louth plant will result in approximately 70 job losses. This follows a previous round of redundancies in this facility last year as well as the planned closure of the company’s plant in Portadown, County Armagh, by the end of 2025. We are seeking an urgent meeting with the management to discuss alternatives to the closure of the Dunleer plant.” 

He added: “Our priority at this time is to attempt to protect the employment of our members. This is not only vital for them but also for the economic well-being of the wider community.

"We hope that in discussions on the future of the plant, due attention will be paid to the previously stated position of Glen Dimplex founder, Martin Naughton, that the company was committed to its operations in Ireland and the economic wellbeing of the border county communities which have provided its workforce over several decades.”

Read our previous report: Seventy jobs to go at Glen Dimplex factory in Dunleer

 

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