Scottish blind factory to close with all jobs lost five days before Christmas

Stevens Scotland Ltd is to cease production after 50 years at its Brechin factory at the end of the year, according to the Courier.

More than 50 workers at the blind firm learned they would lose their jobs just five days before Christmas on Tuesday.

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The firm is reportedly set to cease trading on December 31.

The news of the factory’s closure follows an “operational review” at the firm last month.

It was described as an “internal matter” and staff at the firm, many of whom have reportedly worked there for decades, had feared for their job safety at the time.

Stevens Scotland was established in Brechin in 1968 and was bought by the industry giant Hunter Douglas in 2015.

The Rotterdam-based business purchased Stevens following a reported turnover of £18 million.

According to the firm’s website, they offer an extensive range of window blinds, systems, and fabrics and are one of the leading manufacturers of internal window blind products in the UK.

Stevens Scotland has been approached for comment.