Town shocked as electrical company sheds 225 jobs

AN ELECTRICAL company, which announced yesterday that it is to shed 225 of its 805-strong workforce, said it would do everything in its power to ensure the plant remains competitive and prevent further cuts.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2002 - 01:00

Neans McSweeney

Workers and business leaders in Carlow are still reeling after the announcement by the Braun Ireland plant on the edge of the town.

The size of the cut came as a major surprise for the busy industrial hub and to staff at the 805-job plant.

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