Essentra planning to close carton plant in Wales, investment plans announced for packaging segment

摘要

British company Essentra PLC has announced plans to close the carton plant in Newport, Wales, which it had only opened in 2014. The planned closure in Wales is part of Essentra's strategic realignment, which also provides for the packaging division to focus on the sector of health and personal care in the future. Furthermore, Essentra has earmarked £20m to be invested in the packaging division, while £10m will be used to upgrade the company's IT systems.