500 jobs to go as HP targets 3D printing

Upwards of 500 people are to lose their jobs at the Hewlett Packard (HP) global print plant in Leixlip, Co Kildare, within the next 12 months.

The company described the losses as a cost-saving measure and that it was seeking to invest in new market opportunities, such as 3D printing.

“In line with our previously communicated strategy, HP’s global print business is working to drive continuous efficiencies and cost savings that enable investment in new market opportunities and growth initiatives, such as 3D printing.