NSK在2027年前关闭英国工厂,由于盈利问题威胁400个就业机会。 NSK to close UK plant by 2027, threatening 400 jobs due to profitability issues.

日本汽车供应商NSK计划在2027年3月关闭Durham县的Peterlee工厂, NSK, a Japanese automotive supplier, plans to close its Peterlee, County Durham plants by March 2027, risking up to 400 jobs. 该公司指出,传统车辆和电动车辆所使用的当地生产的轴承在盈利方面一直存在问题,这是更广泛的欧洲结构调整的一部分原因。 The company cited ongoing profitability issues with locally produced bearings, used in both traditional and electric vehicles, as the reason, part of broader European restructuring. 这些场址供应主要汽车制造商,包括大众汽车、雷诺和尼桑。 The sites supply major automakers including Volkswagen, Renault, and Nissan. 联合工会反对这一举动,称其为背叛,尽管表现和工作安全保障保证有力,并要求政府采取行动,在行业转变中保护该部门。 Unite union opposes the move, calling it a betrayal despite strong performance and job security assurances, and demands government action to protect the sector amid industry shifts. NSK将在整个过渡期间支持受影响的工人。 NSK will support affected workers through the transition.