Irn-Bru owner to close Mansfield site

UK soft drinks manufacturer AG Barr has announced plans to restructure elements of its UK supply chain, following a comprehensive review of its operating costs.

The owner of the Rubicon and Irn-Bru brands said it would close its Mansfield site and absorb the operations into its Cumbernauld depot.

It also announced plans to invest £8-10m over the next twelve months in the Cumbernauld site to increase capacity.

It added it was entering into talks with 3PLs to set up a new hub for the south of the UK and has began a consultation period with the 98 employees affected by the move.