JEWSON - one of the largest chains of British general builders' merchants – confirmed this morning that their stores at Crymych and Llandysul are under threat of closure.
It is understood that a consultation is also being carried out among staff at the firm’s Carmarthen branch.
The Tivy-Side has established that the Cardigan branch on the town’s Pentood Industrial Estate will not be affected by any re-structuring of the company.
The move comes after it emerged the company had been put up for sale earlier this month, paving the way for a change of ownership after more than two decades in French hands.
“No firm decisions have been made about closing branches,” said Leigh Hill, Regional Director, Wales and the West.
“We are currently consulting with colleagues at Jewson Carmarthen branch, as well as branches at Barry, Crymych, Llandysul and Wrexham in the north about the potential closure of the branches.
“We have some fantastic and loyal colleagues across these branches – so we are working closely with these colleagues at the moment to consult on alternative possible solutions.”
Jewson trades from 400 branches and employs around 6,000 people.
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