DS Smith plans to close its Wansbrough paper mill

According to Bridgewater Mercury website DS Smith is considering a closure of its Wansbrough Paper Mill in Watchet, Somerset, Great Britain before the end of the year.

The employees have been informed about the move.

A DS Smith spokesperson said, as quoted by Bridgewater Mercury:

"Following a review of the long term economic outlook for the Wansbrough paper mill, today we announced to employees at the mill that we are proposing to close Wansbrough Mill and are entering a period of consultation with employee representatives. The process will take into account all possible options for the future of the site.”