Unite is opposing the closure of DS Smith's packaging factory in Derbyshire

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-19 10:40:00

Trade union Unite is opposing the closure of DS Smith’s packaging factory in Derbyshire, which puts nearly 140 jobs at risk. The new management, following a recent takeover, plans to restructure UK operations, potentially closing five sites by 2025, affecting around 300 roles. Workers and families express concerns over the proposed closures.

Despite previous assurances from International Paper, the new owner of DS Smith, the Clay Cross site, known for its operational success, is being considered for closure due to needed infrastructure investments, including a new roof. Unite vows to protect jobs at Clay Cross, denouncing the company’s actions as putting workers’ livelihoods at risk for profit.

Unite, representing engineers at the Clay Cross site, pledges to fight against the closure to safeguard members’ jobs. The proposed shutdown of the packaging factory in Derbyshire has sparked outrage among workers and their families. International Paper, the new owner of DS Smith, is facing backlash over the potential impact on the local community and economy.



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