180 jobs at risk as manufacturer confirms plant closure

Credit: www.mahle.com

A car component manufacturer has confirmed it is closing its plant in Telford, putting about 180 jobs at risk.

German-owned Mahle said in June it was considering closing the Halesfield 25 site due to a decline in order levels and a “planned reduction in investments and production locations”.

A statement said: “I can confirm that the collective consultation process has been completed at the Mahle Filter Systems Plant in Telford.

“Through many constructive meetings with the union and the employee council, no feasible alternatives could be realised to allow the plant to remain open in the future. As such the company is now proceeding to implement its proposal to close the plant.”

The company said there will be no job losses at the plant in 2019 and that the closure will be phased over 2020 and 2021.

Founded in 1920, Mahle makes engine systems and components used for mobile machinery, rail transport and marine applications throughout the world.

In 2018 Mahle generated sales of over £11bn. It has more than 79,000 employees in over 30 countries, 160 production centres and 16 R&D facilities.

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