Organisational Announcement at Cadbury Trebor Bassett
10 October 2003
Cadbury Schweppes' main UK operating business, Cadbury Trebor Bassett today announced its proposal to close two factories - the former Adams plant in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester and the Trebor plant at Brimmington Road, Chesterfield. Production will cease by the end of 2004, with both sites closing in March 2005.
Production will transfer from the Radcliffe plant, which makes Halls Mentholyptus and Soothers, to the Americas as more than 80% of the current plant's output is exported, mainly to that region. The Chesterfield plant, which makes Black Jacks and Fruit Salads, is not operating to full capacity and the proposal is that production will be switched to other factories, including Sheffield, in the UK.
The 555 employees affected at Radcliffe and Chesterfield will be offered an extensive support programme including job search facilities, interview training, career counselling and CV preparation. The existing redundancy packages, which are well above the industry standard, will also be honoured.
Simon Baldry, MD of Cadbury Trebor Bassett, said: "We regret we have to announce these proposed factory closures. It is not a decision that has been taken lightly, but we operate in a highly competitive market and it is necessary to fully utilise our plants so that we can continue to compete effectively." Mr Baldry continued: "As a company we are committed to looking after our people and treating them fairly, and we will communicate all aspects of this process in an open, honest and timely way."
Notes to Editors:
Cadbury Schweppes is a major global company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beverages and confectionery products around the world. With origins stretching back over 200 years, today Cadbury Schweppes' products - which include brands such as Cadbury, Schweppes, Dr Pepper, Snapple, Trebor and Bassett - are enjoyed in over 200 countries across the world. With the acquisition of Adams and its brands - Halls, Trident, Dentyne and Bubbas bubblegum range - the group now employs around 55,000 people and is a leading global confectionery company. It is number one in sugar and functional confectionery, a strong number two in gum and the world's third largest soft drinks company.
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