Economy Secretary Ken Skates wants urgent talks with bosses at a global electrical firm that plans to cut 150 jobs with the closure of its North Wales site.
Staff at Honeywell (Mk Electric) were called into a meeting yesterday morning and were given the devastating news that the site at St Asaph is to close by the end of the year.
A 45 day consultation was started with workers and unions, with 129 permanent roles under threat of redundancy and around 21 agency and cleaning staff also set to lose their jobs.
The site manufactures a range of cabling, LED lighting and wiring equipment.
The global firm is relocating work to other sites in the UK and Europe.
Welsh Government said it would work to support workers affected.
Economy Secretary Ken Skates said: “I am extremely disappointed by today’s news and my thoughts are with the workforce and their families at this very difficult time.
"My officials are seeking urgent talks with the Honeywell management team and we will work to ensure the affected employees are offered every possible assistance.
"Our ReAct programme provides a comprehensive package of support to individuals who are affected by redundancy and stands ready and available.
"We will also seek information on any wider impacts that may be felt by the site’s supply chain.”
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Vale of Clwyd MP Chris Ruane said it was terrible news for the loyal workforce.
He said: "This is a devastating blow to the North Wales economy. The site there under various names has given good dependable work for a number of decades."
A spokesman for Honeywell said: "Honeywell is proposing to transfer all activities from the St Asaph site due to a need to consolidate core manufacturing processes in fewer locations.
"Unfortunately, we realize this affects valued employees and we are committed to open communication throughout the consultation period."
