107 jobs to go at Polariod factory in West Dunbartonshire
the sunglasses firm will shut the site at Vale of Leven next spring
Polaroid Eyewear is to close its plant at Vale of Leven in West Dunbartonshire with the loss of 107 jobs.
The factory is expected to be closed by spring next year with production moved to China.
The plant opened in 1965 and once employed 5,000 people.
Luisa Delgado, chief executive of Safilo, said: "We believe, with regret, that the current supply chain could not support the global brand expansion in a sustainable way.
"Polaroid needs modernized production technology and optimized costs with simpler logistic flows to ensure it is sustainable."
West Dunbartonshire Council described the prospective closure of the Vale of Leven plant as "sad news".
A spokeswoman said: "Our priority now is to meet senior staff at the plant this week and provide all the help required to support the workforce to find alternative employment and training opportunities.
"We can also offer to review employee's qualifications and skills and help them access further education. Council staff will also offer debt management and benefit advice to assist the employees.
"In addition, we can explore opportunities with individuals and groups to offer support and advice through Business Gateway to anyone who would like to start their own business."