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Sensodyne Maker Haleon Axes 435 Jobs As It Closes UK Factory
Haleon has announced plans to close its only UK manufacturing site, resulting in over 400 job losses.
The decision follows a strategic review of its global manufacturing operations.
The factory in Maidenhead, Berkshire will shut down over the next two years, impacting 435 employees.
Haleon, which makes Sensodyne toothpaste and Advil painkillers, emphasized the decision is subject to consultation and will be implemented gradually.
The site manufactures several of the firm's key products, including Sensodyne toothpaste and Parodontax mouthwash.
Some of this production will be transferred to Haleon's facility in Slovakia.
A Haleon spokesman said: “Following a strategic review of our global manufacturing capabilities, we have determined that our Maidenhead site is no longer a viable option for the manufacture of our products.
“We have therefore taken the difficult decision to begin a phased closure of the site over a two-year period, subject to consultation.
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