Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could claim the scalp of one of Hull’s historic firms.
Fenner Dunlop Engineered Conveyor Solutions is reviewing the viability of its Marfleet Lane factory, with 71 jobs understood to be at risk. The company said a significant percentage of its sales are into Russia - with trade seriously impacted by sanctions imposed against Vladimir Putin’s regime.
Part of the Michelin Group following a 2018 buy-out, Fenner was founded in 1861 by Joseph Henry Fenner in Hull’s Bishop Lane, later moving to Marfleet. It remains one of Fenner’s principal UK manufacturing locations, specialising in conveyor belts for the mining industry, and had been a listed entity until a reported £1.2 billion swoop in 2018.
