pladis announces intention to close factory in Tollcross

pladis has announced its intention to proceed with the proposed closure of its factory in Tollcross, Glasgow, after carefully reviewing alternative proposals put forward as part of the ongoing consultation with employees and their representatives. A pladis spokesperson said that the alternative proposals did not present a viable alternative to the original proposal.

The rationale for the proposed closure, first communicated to employees on 11 May, is to address excess capacity across pladis’s UK sites and protect the long-term sustainability of the business.

Production from Tollcross will move to other pladis sites within the UK and the factory is expected to cease operations in the second half of 2022.

As part of the formal consultation process, pladis has been meeting with employees and their representatives for over three months where the business presented and answered questions on its proposal. pladis also engaged regularly with the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, co-chairs of the Action Group Kate Forbes MSP and Councillor Susan Aitken, and Scottish Enterprise throughout the process to date.

The consultation process will continue, focussing on the collective redundancy arrangements.

“We know this news will be difficult for our colleagues at Tollcross, so it is with regret that we announce our intention to proceed with the proposal to close the site," said David Murray, pladis UK & Ireland Managing Director. "Our priority is to provide employees with the on-going support they need as we continue with the consultation.”