Hundreds of Falkirk jobs at risk as sink manufacturer Carron Phoenix announce production to move to Slovakia
Carron Phoenix s premises in Falkirk AN historic sink manufacturer has announced plans to close and transfer production to eastern Europe, putting almost 200 jobs at risk. Carron Phoenix in Falkirk will shut in stages as production is moved to a new plant in Slovakia. Swiss-based owner Franke blames intense pressure from other international manufacturers for the closure and said it hopes none of its 211 staff will have to be made redundant before 2017. About 15 warehousing jobs will be retained as the firm creates a new logistics base in Falkirk.