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Sensodyne Maker Haleon Axes 435 Jobs As It Closes UK Factory
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By Nithya Bose in Business News, posted May 2, 2024
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.
“This decision was not taken lightly, and our priority is to ensure that the people impacted are supported through this process.”
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After the closure, Haleon's UK presence will be limited to corporate offices in Weybridge, Surrey, and London.
The company is also investing £130 million in a new research and development facility in Weybridge.
Globally, Haleon operates 25 factories.
Haleon was established in 2019 as a joint venture between British pharmaceutical giant GSK and US-based Pfizer.
The company's consumer healthcare divisions merged.
Haleon was subsequently spun off from GSK in 2022, becoming a standalone company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Haleon is streamlining its operations by reducing debt, controlling costs, and selling off non-core brands.
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