Kerry knife factory announces 28 job losses

MARKET pressures have forced a Kerry company to make 28 of its 41 workers redundant.

Imperial Schrade Europe Ltd, which was established in Listowel 43 years ago, yesterday said that it was planned that the remaining 13 staff would be retained in warehousing and European sales and a small production line staff would also be selected from the current workforce.

The company, which was the first foreign-owned factory to open in Listowel, produces a range of pocket knives and cutting tools for DIY gardening.