Famous landmark of Warrington, the Unilever Persil factory, 2 Liverpool Rd next to WBQ, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA5 1AA
Read more at Unilever North West plant where Persil and Surf are made could close after 'irreversible decline in demand' The household products giant said the plant is 'running at less than half its capacity' Global household products giant Unilever is set to close an historic North West plant where Persil and Surf laundry detergents are made, after what it called an "irreversible decline in demand for washing powder". The British-Dutch firm said it was launching a "strategic review" into the 136-year-old factory in Warrington that employs more than 100 people but is currently "running at less than half its capacity". The statement from the firm, whose brands include Dove and Lynx, said one potential outcome would be to close the entire plant, and that it would be "challenging" to find a commercially sustainable alternative. Unilever said: "[We] appreciate that this is difficult and unsettling news for the 123 employees at Warrington and will support them through this review." Jon Strachan, vice president of supply chain, added: "This decision has not been taken lightly. "Whatever the outcome, the review is likely to require difficult decisions. We understand this will cause considerable concern for our Warrington employees, suppliers and the local community and that the outcome may have significant implications for them. "We are committed to treating our employees fairly throughout and providing support during this period of uncertainty." Following the announcement, GMB, the union for Unilever workers, together with Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols, have called on the company to save the historic factory.
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Location: 2 Liverpool Rd, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA5 1AA
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