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Parmalat to close Warwick factory


Parmalat Australia has announced it intends to close its Warwick factory over the next three to six months.

General Manager National Operations, Gordon Armstrong said since purchasing the Warwick site almost six years ago the company had made every attempt to turn it into a viable operation.

“The retail consumer products produced at Warwick (Cottage cheese, Camembert, Brie and butter) are low in volume and compete in small market segments" Armstrong said.

“It is important to realise that all of the local farmers will still see us at the farm gate collecting their milk, which will be processed at our Labrador plant and Pauls milk will still be available through all the existing retailers in Warwick” he said.

“While there will be some positions available at our Brisbane plant, we acknowledge that many employees may wish to stay in Warwick. For those who can not take up the offer in Brisbane, we will run outplacement programs and training on site.

"We will also be making direct contact with local employers and employment agencies to assist staff in their search for alternative employment."

23-Sep-2004
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