Schneider Electric makes 50 people redundant, closing Christchurch factorySupplied Schneider PDL fittings on show at a recent trade fair. ​Schneider Electric is moving its light switch and power plug manufacturing from Christchurch to factories overseas with the loss of 50 local jobs. "Schneider Electric is also working with its supporting union, E tū, who were an integral part of the consultation and will continue to be part of the staged shutdown," Dunn said. Schneider Electric will shift the light switch and power plugs operations to Australia and Vietnam. The announcement comes weeks after ABCorp announced it was closing its Christchurch plastic card factory and also relocating abroad.

Source: Stuff March 08, 2018 03:33 UTC