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<\/span>Canadian lumber and wood-based panels manufacturer West Fraser is to permanently shut down its particleboard production at the site in South Molton, Devon, in the southwest of England by the end of Q4\/2023. West Fraser has said the decision has been made due to the current economy which has had a 'significant impact' on the housebuilding and kitchen sector.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for West Fraser said: \u201cThe current economic climate has had a significant impact on the housebuilding and kitchen sector, and we have been forced to review operations at South Molton. We have carefully considered all options and the decision has been taken to sell the kitchen assembly and associated business to Benchmarx, which will continue to operate in its current form.\"<\/p>\n

\u201cOptions for the remaining parts of the South Molton site continue to be considered, however, we anticipate that a phased closure of the residual business will need to take place over the coming months. We are committed to a full and proper consultation with employees and trade union representatives before any final decisions are made.\"<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Canadian lumber and wood-based panels manufacturer West Fraser is to permanently shut down its particleboard production at the site in South Molton, Devon, in the southwest of England by the end of Q4\/2023. 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