Workers at window manufacturer end sit-in

The staff at Hele Windows, Ireland’s first PVC window manufacturer, have ended their sit-in.

The staff of the Midleton-based firm, which ceased trading almost two weeks ago after 42 years in business, confirmed last night that they called off their protest on Saturday.

“However we are still as determined as ever in respect of our objectives in trying to salvage our jobs and, most importantly, trying to get answers for the large numbers of clients who are at a loss financially due to the sudden closure of Hele Windows,” the former workers said in a statement last night.