Landis+Gyr set to move gas smart meter production out of UK, warns union

Landis+Gyr is set to move production of its gas smart meters overseas, a move which could see the loss of 288 jobs, according to the GMB.

The union for energy workers says the Swiss company has warned the jobs will go at its Stockport Site after feeling the Brexit pinch.

The company cite a 20% increase in product costs – in part due to the weak pound against the Euro post Brexit.

Landis+Gyr is now proposing to move the manufacture of gas smart meters bound for British homes to Europe and Asia.

Shaun Buckley, GMB organiser, said: “The decision to move manufacturing abroad is catastrophic news for GMB members at Landis+Gyr – and their families – in Stockport.

“It is another example of pressures companies are facing due to the uncertainty of Brexit.

“GMB will be working tirelessly to secure the best possible deal for affected members during consultation.”

A spokesperson for Landis+Gyr told TheBusinessDesk.com: “Landis+Gyr has begun a consultation process with the staff at its manufacturing sites in Stockport and Northfields to examine means of optimising the production costs of its UK smart meters.

“We place great value on the contribution that our staff provide to our business and are committed to conducting the consultation process in an open and collaborative fashion. We expect the consultation process to run until April 2018 and will provide further details on the outcome of the process at that time.”

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