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Stiefl to close by 2013

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  • 11-11-2009 11:18am
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    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,893 ✭✭✭✭


    Shocking news to be honest..
    250 people employed at Stiefel Laboratories in Sligo have been told that the company is planning to close.

    Stiefel has been in Sligo since 1975 and was taken over in July by GlaxoSmithKline. It produces a range of prescription and over-the-counter products for the treatment of skin disorders such as psoriasis and acne.

    A statement issued by the company says that it is proposing to cease operations by the end of 2013. It says the decision is part of a global review of the Stiefel operation following tis acquisition by GSK.

    The work done in Sligo will be transferred to other company facilities where there is currently under-capacity.

    Tánaiste Mary Coughlan expressed 'deep disappointment' at the news but noted the 'long run-down' until 2013. Ms Coughlan said the IDA was in talks with the parent company about potential opportunities to develop the site in Sligo.

    GSK says it will now enter into consultation with the staff in Sligo, and by March next year it should be clearer as to how the operation will be wound down.


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    Slidey
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    I worked there in the summer of 99 I think.

    They were outstanding to the employees.

    Summer BBQ's, partys etc.

    It will be a big loss to the county :(


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    EuskalHerria
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    Used to work there and have 3 relations still working there now. Awful news.


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    gino85
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    Slidey wrote: »
    I worked there in the summer of 99 I think.

    They were outstanding to the employees.

    Summer BBQ's, partys etc.

    It will be a big loss to the county :(

    aint the same as it was in '99 trust me, im one of the 250


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    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Sorry to hear that dude(ess?)

    Myself and 2 other lads were the first fellas ever to work on the floor amongst all the ladies


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    gino85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 510 ✭✭✭gino85


    Slidey wrote: »
    Sorry to hear that dude(ess?)

    Myself and 2 other lads were the first fellas ever to work on the floor amongst all the ladies

    its not all bad tbh, i get redundancy and ive already got a job offer lol, just need to do some training before i start it in the furture


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    Essexboy
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    "Pharmaceuticals have become one of Ireland’s most successful and developed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) business sectors since IDA Ireland attracted the first pharmaceutical multinational to the State in 1964."

    http://www.entemp.ie/press/2008/20080303.htm

    Is Stiefel's closure a sign that other pharmaceutical multinationals will also look to move production abroad?
    It would be disastrous for Sligo if this happened.


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    tedshredsonfire
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭tedshredsonfire


    sorry for anyone affected directly but does anyone know of the rollout of the shutdown. I know 2013 was mentioned so will most be gone in the next few months and a few left by 2013 or the other way round? If so you'd have hoped they could have announced it differently but maybe its just wishful thinking.


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