Imperial Tobacco to shed 900 jobs as part of major restructuring

Imperial Tobacco, one of UK’s largest tobacco companies, has announced plans to make up to 900 employees redundant as part of a major restructuring process brought about by poor business results.

The first major victim in its portfolio will be the company’s cigarette factory and distribution centre in Nottingham, which will be closed and production relocated to other facilities. The Nottingham site employs 540 staff, a news report in the local business media can reveal.

The business is also closing its cigarette factory in Nantes, France, which employs 320 people. Furthermore, Imperial Tobacco announced a further 120 jobs could be affected by proposals to close its Bergerac R&D facility and restructure sales force and support functions in Paris although 80 new roles would also be created, giving a net loss of 40 positions.

Alison Cooper, chief executive at Imperial Tobacco, said: "These projects are an essential part of securing the sustainable future of the business. The prospect of job losses is always regrettable and we will be doing all we can to support employees and ensure that they are treated in a fair and responsible manner."

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