Automotive giant Nissan says it is planning a phased resumption of production at its Sunderland plant at the start of June.
The company suspended production at the end of March due to the coronavirus lockdown, though it brought back a small number of staff in its drivetrain division last week.
Now the company has released a statement saying: “We are currently planning a phased resumption of production in early June.
“During this period the majority of plant employees will remain furloughed, and we are grateful for the Government support that has enabled us to take this action.
“Our goal is to navigate through this crisis while maintaining activities critical for business continuity and to make sure we are prepared for the time when business resumes in Europe and we can welcome the Nissan team back to work.”
During the lockdown, Nissan has joined a project that aims to get 100,000 protective visors a week to NHS staff.
Supply chain and distribution staff at the company's Sunderland plant are helping an army of people in their homes who are using 3D printers to make visor parts.
It also set up a team in its training centre to make protective gowns for the NHS.
