Politicians and industry leaders have expressed concern at the sudden announcement that biotech firm Zimmer Biomet was closing its Bridgend plant with the potential loss of 540 jobs.
The American firm, Zimmer Biomet made the announcement on Thursday, June 29 that it is proposing to stop manufacturing at its plant in Bridgend, and that it would "cease manufacturing" at its site in Waterton Industrial Estate and would enter a consultation with its 540 employees.
The company operates in over 25 countries around the world and sells its products in over 100 countries. It specialises in manufacturing medical goods and makes hip and knee replacements. You can get more Bridgend news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
