Braun factory to shut with 160 job losses

The Braun factory in Carlow is to close with the loss of 160 of the 260 jobs based there, the company said today.

In a statement Procter and Gamble, which owns Braun, said following a review of its operations it had decided to merge manufacturing operations at its Carlow and Newbridge factories.

One of the main reasons was a decision by Braun to stop producing its gas-powered cordless haircare products due to a fall in demand.

As part of the restructuring, around 100 staff and remaining product lines will transfer to Newbridge in a process that will start this summer and continue on a phased basis for 12 months.