Fears for manufacturer as workforce halved

THERE were fears last night for the future of a large employer on Cork’s northside after it announced it will axe about half its workforce.

RR Donnelly, which bought Banta Global Turnkey based at the Hollyhill Industrial Estate last year, announced it will shed 60 of its 140-strong workforce over the next three to four months.

Its manufacturing operation will be most affected. The plant specialises in the production of computer manuals, books, special interest magazines, catalogues, direct marketing and literature management for IT companies around the world, including giants like Microsoft and Hewlett Packard.