Dundalk Chamber to offer support to those affected by Wasdell closure

Dundalk Chamber of Commerce has said that it will offer "whatever support it can either directly or indirectly to the employees and all affected", following the news that the Wasdell facility in Dundalk is to close at the end of the month with the loss of over 200 jobs.

In a statement today, Dundalk Chamber said that, "The Chamber has read with regret the closure of Wasdell. While the company has only been here a few years its contribution to the town has been significant."

It continued: "The building and equipment are all less than six years old  and therefore the fact that there has, based on press reports, been interest shown in the facility is welcome news.

"The Chamber will offer whatever support it can either directly or indirectly to the employees and all affected.  There are other supports to enable retraining/ upskilling through DkIT and LMETB, both adjacent to Wasdell.

"This closure will  also have an impact on suppliers to Wasdell and we would ask members to support those companies as they adjust to a loss of business."

Pat McCormick, President of the Chamber said that he hoped that the IDA or EI have identified potential companies who can utilise this modern facility with its trained workforce.

Paddy Malone PRO of Dundalk Chamber, said that that the facility’s location on the MI Corridor offered an incredible opportunity to the right company.