140 jobs at risk at manufacturing plant
A Bradford-based factory’s future is at risk with an uncertain future for 140 workers.
Federal-Mogul Bradford, at Rowan Trade Park off Neville Road, could close down following a consultation.
Reports this morning say parent company, Tenneco, which took over Federal-Mogul in October 2018, is blaming falling demand.
The plant specialises in making piston pins for vehicle engines.
Quoted in the Telegraph & Argus newspaper, a spokesman for Tenneco, said: “Federal-Mogul Bradford can confirm that due to long-term declining demand, it is exploring various options for the future of its manufacturing facility at Neville Road.
“A consultation process has begun with employees and their representatives.”
And a letter to staff at the plant states: “It is with regret that I have to announce that Tenneco Powertrain a division of Tenneco Inc. is considering an approach to transfer customer contracts along with some plant machinery from the piston pins business of Federal-Mogul Bradford Limited to a US buyer.
“At present, no decision has been made and this is still a proposal for consideration and consultation.
“This proposed transfer of contracts along with some plant machinery would affect all the employees working for the Bradford based Piston Pins business of Federal-Mogul if it proceeds.
“The potential buyer has no presence in the UK and therefore if the sale proceeds, the proposal would mean the production of pins at the Bradford plant would gradually wind down over the course of time, with eventual site closure.”
The letter also says staff numbers at the plant will be reviewed, whether or not the transfer proceeds.
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