This is part of a £68 million injection into British operations, which includes new investment for sites in Liverpool Aintree, Carlisle, Halifax and Leicester. The company has scheduled its plans to be completed by the end of 2026.
Bally Auluk – Usdaw national officer says: “We very much welcome this substantial investment from Pladis. It clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to UK operations and shows there is a strong future for the business – and that is great for job security. We will continue to work with the company to ensure that staff are fully briefed and consulted about the improvements and modernisation of processes.”
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