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TVR plans to outsource production
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Staff at TVR's Blackpool factory, in England, were informed on Wednesday that the
company is planning to outsource all production, despite advice in July that the
company would relocate to new premises in Blackpool. Agreements are being finalised for the 2007 run of Tuscan, Tuscan
Convertible and Sagaris to be produced in Europe while fully built
powertrains - straight six, four-litre TVR engines including clutch and
gearbox – are due to be produced in the UK. TVR owner Nikolai Smolenski said: "We are extremely sorry that, after a
period of uncertainty and raised hopes that we could continue production
ourselves in Blackpool, we have had to make this decision." "We need to secure the future of the company and move it forward. I am
afraid we see no other way to do so." Consultation has begun with staff and the Transport & General Workers
Union on redundancy and counselling support is being put in place. TVR plans to continue with all current arrangements for the
supply of cars and parts. Discussions are being held with key suppliers about
future relationships. Mr Smolenski continued: “We are acutely aware of the shock and distress
this will cause for our staff and their families. We will ensure that we meet
all our responsibilities towards them over the coming months." "We would also like to express our gratitude to all those who
have worked with us over the past months to try to maintain the company in
Blackpool." "We shall be making further announcements in due course about
our plans which we believe represent a major advance for the proud name of TVR.
But for the time being we are concentrating on our staff in Blackpool and the
consultation process." |
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