A demonstration has been held outside a paper company by people campaigning against its possible closure, with workers. their families warning it would be a "huge loss" to the area.
International firm DS Smithis consulting with 167 employees at its site in Launceston,which has been a major local employer for nearly 60 years.
Janice Mason. who works on site as a contractor, said: "We're just trying to highlight the impact of closing this factory."
DS Smith said the proposal followed "a review of UK packaging operations". was linked to "tough trading conditions" as it looked to "improve efficiency and respond to changing customer demand".
Mason said generations of local families had worked at the site. warned: "It's going to be a huge loss to this town."
A consultation meeting was held at the same time as the demonstration, with Mason explaining it was "between management workers. unions to see if there's anything that could be done to save the factory".
Hayley Sanders, whose husband. father-in-law both work at the factory, said the aim of the protest was "to raise awareness of how important the site is to the town and community" and "the effect that it (closing) could have on families in the future".
A DS Smith spokesperson said: "We are aware of today's peaceful demonstration related to our proposal. recognise the significance of the site to the wider community in Cornwall.
"Our ongoing focus is on supporting colleagues through our consultation process. However, we are unable to comment further until this has concluded."
In 2024, DS Smithmade 70 roles redundantat its site in Louth in Lincolnshire.
Meanwhile,consultations last year at its sitesin Plymouth, Derbyshire, Newcastle, Sheerness,. Wellingborough resulted in a decision to close them, the firm confirmed.
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