Restructuring for higher profitability

The UK based manufacturer MAN B&W Diesel Ltd, in Stockport, has decided to take measures in order to improve its competitiveness. Taking into consideration the challenges of the market as well as the improvement of long-term profitability, the manufacturer of high-speed diesel engines will consolidate its engine programme and optimise production processes.

MAN B&W is considering the production of the engine series VP185, RK215 and RK270 with the support of partner companies while manufacturing facilities in Stockport will be improved and focus on the newly developed model RK280. In addition, the service and spare part business will be extended step by step.

These changes involve reducing the labour force from 670 to approximately 350 within the next twelve months.