EXCLUSIVE: 140 jobs face axe with closure of Pilkington Cowley Hill float glass line

Date: 7 November 2013

St Helens is reeling from the devastating news that Pilkington is set to close its Cowley Hill float glass line and shed 140 jobs.

The glass giants'confirmed the news – broken by the Star this morning - that it will cease manufacture and mothball the line.Workers had already turned to social media this morning expressing their dismay.Managers and unions were briefed last night.

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