30 more workers to be laid off at factory

A MULTINATIONAL company, which planned to employ 400 people when it opened in Waterford three years ago, has announced it is to cease manufacturing operations at the plant.

Nypro Waterford Ltd, which employed about 200 people at its height, said it was laying off an additional 30 people “due to a cutback by a major customer.” It is understood 20 people will remain at work in the factory, while management make a final effort to secure a new contract.

“The cutback is due to a global restructuring by a major customer, which has resulted in no demand for products being manufactured at Nypro Waterford,” the company said in a statement.