AM Dissapointed by Factory Closure Proposal

A Resolven factory making steering parts has been earmarked for closure in the new year.

TRW Automotive has announced that it is considering closing its factory near Neath and transferring production to other sites in Europe.

Local AM Gwenda Thomas said “I’m bitterly disappointed with this news. I have tried to work with the company to avoid this decision. The Trade Unions have cooperated with management to make the plant more competitive. The Local Authority and the Welsh Assembly Government have both offered financial support.“

The Labour AM said that she would be contacting the management of the company to see if any alternative solutions remain.

“Until the factory gates close the Resloven plant will have my support. If there is even the slightest possibility that TRW can be persuaded to reverse this decision I intend to find it. If it cannot be avoided I will, of course, work with the unions to support the many staff that would be made unemployed.”