More than 300 jobs lost at Aberdeen's last paper mill

301 people have been made redundant with immediate effect at Aberdeen's last paper mill.

Adminstrators have been called in at the Stoneywood Mill in Dyce and other Arjowiggins subsidiaries across the UK.

The site has been operating since 1710, and the news comes just three years after it was saved from the axe in a management buyout.

A few dozen workers are being kept on for new while a potential new buyer is sought.

Gordon MP Richard Thomson said:

“This is devastating news for the workforce and the whole team at the Stoneywood Mill.

“The mill has a proud history and makes specialist papers with a quality that is hard to match anywhere else. However, it’s clear current trading conditions, not least the recent sudden rises in the cost of energy and raw materials, have pushed the business into its present difficulties.

“Together with local MSP Jackie Dunbar I’m looking to hold an urgent meeting with the administrators to see what further might be done to help those who have been lost their jobs, and to discuss the options for preserving papermaking on the site with the aim of retaining as many jobs as possible.”

Scottish Labour MSP for North East Scotland Region Michael Marra said:

"The mill has stood here for over 250 years and is a vitally important part of the community's history. Everything must be done to try and secure it as part of the community’s future.

“Hundreds of jobs are set to be lost. It is vital that the Scottish Government tell us now what they will do to assist families for whom this comes at the worst possible time’’

Aberdeen Labour Councillor for the affected area, Barney Crockett, added “These jobs at risk are the high-quality jobs that Scotland needs. The workforce has shown great commitment and loyalty to this business - I sincerely hope this is the time that loyalty is recognised.”

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