A major manufacturing site on Deeside has gone up for sale with the company confirming it will close later this year with the loss of more than 160 jobs.
In January Mondi said it was launching a consultation on closing its packaging operations at the Deeside Industrial Park, with 167 jobs at risk, and in Nelson, Lancashire, with 41 jobs affected.
The 168,000 sq ft manufacturing and distribution facility in North Wales this week went on the market with commercial agent Legat Owen.
Mondi confirmed that the consultation had been concluded earlier this year and they plan to cease operations at its Deeside and Nelson sites in the UK by the second half of 2020.
A Mondi spokesman said: “Mondi sees no alternative but to cease operations at Deeside and Nelson. Mondi has implemented various strategic initiatives over the past two years to streamline operations and enhance the cost-competitiveness of both sites.
“However due to the change in demand for the niche products produced at these sites, the closure will take place in the second half of 2020.
“Throughout this process, Mondi has had constructive engagement with its employee representatives and its recognised union, Unite.
“The closure will impact around 200 employees. Mondi understands this is a particularly challenging time for employees and their families and is committed to treating people fairly throughout the closure process.
“Employees will be given support during the phased closure of the Deeside and Nelson sites.
“Mondi will follow all legal procedures in accordance with UK labour law.
“Mondi remains fully committed to flexible plastics packaging and will continue to serve its UK customers from its wide network of production facilities across Europe.”
It is hoped its prime location will help to attract a new manufacturer to the park, which is part of the Deeside Enterprise Zone which benefits from additional grant support for businesses.
In a sale brochure put out by Legat Owen the eight acre site is promoted as being within easy reach of airports and motorway access.
