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Bridgestone Europe announces plan to close Bari plant

Tire-maker's move set to put 950 people out of work

04 March, 18:52
Bridgestone Europe announces plan to close Bari plant (ANSA) - Bari, March 4 - Tire-maker Bridgestone Europe announced plans Monday to close its factory in Bari next year, throwing 950 people out of work.

The plant, making car tires in the Modugno suburb of the south-eastern Italian city, will be shut down no later than the first half of next year, the company said.

The Bari plant is one of eight in Europe owned by Bridgestone.

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