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NSK to Close Peterlee Plant, Threatening 350 Jobs

11/12/2025

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NSK, a Japanese manufacturing firm, plans to close its Peterlee facility in County Durham, threatening about 350 jobs.
The company cites ongoing unprofitability and has begun consultations with trade unions.
The plant has operated since 1976 and mainly makes steering and wheel components for Nissan's Sunderland operations.
Closure is expected by March 2027 and could affect Nissan's supply chain and the North East manufacturing sector.

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NSK, a Japanese manufacturing firm, plans to close its Peterlee facility in County Durham, threatening about 350 jobs.
The company cites ongoing unprofitability and has begun consultations with trade unions.
The plant has operated since 1976 and mainly makes steering and wheel components for Nissan's Sunderland operations.
Closure is expected by March 2027 and could affect Nissan's supply chain and the North East manufacturing sector.