UK's Cavalier Moving Some Production to Poland

Blackburn, England, November 6, 2007-- Cavalier Carpets is moving a section of its production department to Poland and axing 30 jobs.

The move comes after the company decided to relocate its Axminster department to reduce costs.

According to Cavalier chiefs, the move was prompted by escalating UK labor costs, which they said could be slashed by moving to a town in the south of Poland.

The company's operations director, Andrew Pickstone, said staff consultation was currently underway over the proposed cuts and voluntary redundancies would be offered.

Machinery used to produce the Axminster carpets is expected to be shipped out to Poland at the start of next year in a transfer process due to last approximately nine months.

Approximately 240 people will still be employed by Cavalier in Blackburn.