Nearly 150 jobs at risk as Refresco UK consults over ‘potential permanent closure’ of Wrexham site

Almost 150 jobs at a drinks production factory in Wrexham are at risk.

Refesco Drinks UK, located on the Spectrum Business Park, has announced that it will be entering into consolation with staff regarding the potential permanent closure of the site.

The company employs around 1,700 members of staff at its seven sites across the country. 147 of which are based in the Wrexham factory.

However in a statement Refresco UK say the plant’s “viability has been significantly impacted by a long-term reduction in demand for the small-format beverages for the out-of-home market produced at this site and has been compounded by COVID-19.”

David Saint, managing director of Refresco UK, said the company would “provide as much support to our staff as we can during what we know is a very uncertain time”.

The Wrexham plant is quite unique as it has it’s own water source, and puts the welsh spring water into products on site. The Wrexham factory produces for several commonly known brands such as the “Mr Freeze” freezepops, and Calypso drinks which has a historical link to the area.

It is believed a closure could come as soon as 30th June.