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Manufacturing firm reveals plans to close its Wigan plant, with 46 jobs at risk

Author: Wigan Today
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Bosses at a concrete factory are considering closing its doors, putting 46 jobs at risk, in the latest blow to manufacturing in Wigan.

BMI UK and Ireland has launched a consultation on plans to shut its Redland concrete manufacturing plant on Farm Lane, New Springs.

Production would be moved to a site in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, if the proposal was given the green light.

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