Jobs at risk as carpet manufacturer looks to close its retail business

Ossett-based Airea, a specialist floorcoverings manufacturer, is proposing to close its retail carpets business and has this morning reported group pre-tax losses of £1.5m.

Operating as Ryalux Carpets, the retail business offers broad loom carpets available through outlets.  The company will be entering into a formal consultation period with around 50 employees about the proposal and said it is exploring opportunities for some employees to transfer to other parts of the group.

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