US EditionFears over 90 jobs at supplier to bus maker Alexander Dennis
- Greenfold Systems Ltd, a parts manufacturer based in Dunfermline, notified employees on Friday that up to 90 positions could be cut following Alexander Dennis Ltd's decision to shift its operations away from Scotland.
- ADL plans to close its Falkirk and Larbert sites and consolidate manufacturing at a single site in Scarborough, causing this disruption; however, ADL’s president said the closure is still a consultation rather than a done deal.
- Greenfold, which supplies metal-fabricated bus parts like sides and roofs to ADL, is preparing for all eventualities despite having a strong overall order book and having survived previous ADL pull-outs.
- Craig Waterson, managing director of Greenfold, acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding ADL’s future and expressed that while they hope for more definitive information, such clarity is unlikely to be provided in the near term.
- The Scottish Government pledged full support through its Partnership Action for Continuing Employment initiative to help affected workers, while local politicians expressed concern about the negative impact on the community and called for action.
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Greenfold Systems Staff Face Job Losses Amid Alexander Dennis Supply Chain Uncertainty - Scottish Business News
Up to 90 jobs are at risk at Fife-based manufacturer Greenfold Systems following supply chain disruption caused by Alexander Dennis Limited’s (ADL) proposed factory closures in Scotland. Greenfold, which operates from Dunfermline and supplies fabricated parts for bus manufacturing, confirmed it has issued redundancy risk notices to employees. The move follows ADL’s plans to consolidate production at a single site in Scarborough, potentially clos…
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