Electric Glass Fiber UK, a wind turbine parts supplier, to close Wigan factory due to competition and energy costs

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-18 09:45:00

Electric Glass Fiber UK, supplier to green energy industry, to close Wigan factory, affecting 250 workers. Owner Nippon Electric Glass blames competition from Chinese imports and rising energy costs. Closure follows £1bn investment in offshore wind supply chains. UK faces high industrial energy prices, adding pressure on manufacturers. British and European authorities imposed tariffs on Chinese imports, but not enough to save the plant. Production to cease later this month. Sir Keir Starmer stepped in to rescue British Steel, highlighting industrial security concerns. Industry minister working with company to provide support for affected workers.



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