All jobs axed as Scots manufacturing firm closes after more than 50 years

ALL jobs at a Scots manufacturing firm have been axed following its closure.

Angus blinds manufacturer Stevens Scotland Ltd operated out of Brechin and was established in 1968.

But staff were informed last year that the firm would be ceasing production with more than 50 jobs lost.

The facility closed on December 31.

The firm was bought over by Hunter Douglas, an industry giant, in 2015.

The Rotterdam-based business mogul purchased Stevens after it had a turnover of £18million.

Company documents signed last year revealed the reasons for the closure, as reported by The Courier.

They read: “In recent years the company has seen a decline in sales volumes attributed to the downturn in the UK economy with cost of living pressures reducing consumers’ spending on their homes.

“During 2024 the company objectives have been focused on stabilising operations, identifying core strengths and creating a road map for future profitable growth.

“This includes continuing to seek operational efficiencies within sourcing, manufacturing and central support services in order to streamline business processes and improve customer service.

“Following a review of the UK group’s made-to-measure operations, Hunter Douglas, the company’s parent undertaking, announced the intention to transfer the Stevens made to measure sales and manufacturing volume into another of the group’s UK businesses.

“This will result in the company ceasing to trade on December 31 2024.”

Documents show a dividend payment of £8,324,000 was made during the 2023 financial year.

Last month, we told how a Scots haulage company plunged into administration – just two years after it was bought over.

It comes as all staff at a Scottish charity were made redundant after the organisation collapsed into liquidation.