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Irn-Bru maker AG Barr to close Scottish site with loss of jobs after unveiling record £420m sales

  • AG Barr announced plans to close its Strathmore production site in Forfar, putting 24 jobs at risk due to the brand's lack of sustainability.
  • Despite economic challenges, AG Barr reported a £420.4 million revenue, a 5% increase from last year, and a 15.8% rise in adjusted pre-tax profit, reaching £58.5 million for the year ending January 2025.
  • Sales for AG Barr rose by 5% to £420.4 million, aided by strong performances from its Rubicon and Irn-Bru brands.
  • Euan Sutherland, AG Barr's CEO, expressed confidence in the company's growth strategy and long-term financial targets.
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Jobs at risk as Strathmore Water factory in Forfar faces closure

Staff at the Strathmore Water plant in Forfar have been informed the site has been earmarked for closure by owner AG Barr.

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Dozens of jobs at risk as well-known Scottish drinks brand to close down

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Soft drinks giant reveals plans to shut Forfar plant

AG Barr to axe brand as profits climb in latest financial year

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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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Irn-Bru maker AG Barr to close Scottish site with loss of jobs after unveiling record £420m sales

“The Strathmore brand has struggled to compete in recent years, and we believe we have now reached a point where the Forfar site is no longer sustainable”

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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