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Siptu requests meeting with Glen Dimplex over plans to cut 300 jobs

It comes after the firm announced a €40 million restructuring plan that will result in the closure of two of its five plants

Glen Dimplex has manufacturing locations in Newry and Portadown, two sites in Dunleer and a sales and distribution operation in Cloghran, near Dublin Airport, that is co-located with its head office

Siptu has sought an urgent meeting with Glen Dimplex after the firm announced plans to cut 300 jobs in the next two years.

On Wednesday, the electrical goods manufacturer announced a €40 million restructuring plan that will see the firm close two of its five sites and lay off hundreds of staff.

However, at the same time the company will pump tens of millions of euros into its manufacturing and R&D divisions with the intention ...