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Those working in automotive factory production at Newport-based engineering company, Gurit, are likely to have an uncertain Christmas after the company announced 'severe commercial problems' and issued a profit warning for the group.
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Gurit have said the change in technology for wind blade production over the past ten years will result in large job losses from the Newport plant.
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Government body invests in Island company looking to transform the manufacturing of large-scale wind turbine blades.
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The leader of the Isle of Wight council this afternoon suggested that skilled workers who are set to lose their jobs at BAE Systems and Gurit should apply for jobs at the new call centre.
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New studio schools gets the go ahead and will open in Grange Road, East Cowes in September 2014.
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Following job losses of around 90 staff in February this year, the manufacturer confirms more job losses are expected as they go into 'a period of consultation'.
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Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, says he'll be seeking a meeting with Gurit to "understand the thinking behind".
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Our thoughts are with those facing redundancy at Gurit UK, who say a decline in the Wind Energy market is the cause of job losses.
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A lively meeting of the Island Technology Group took place at the Landguard Manor home of Innovative Physics recently, which was attended by a number of students and staff from Christ the King College to discuss how they can become ambassadors for the Group.
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Bob Seely met with Gurit this week to understand their decision to axe 70 jobs on the Isle of Wight. He discovered it's the technical hub for Gurit worldwide with the company saying it's confident of its future here.
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After refusing to comment yesterday, Gurit have today released details of job losses at the Newport-based firm bringing another blow for Isle of Wight staff.
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The company refuse point blank to confirm whether there have been up to 100 job losses this morning on the Isle of Wight.
