Suppliers in talks over Dyson’s Malaysia move_2
19 July 2012
Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson is in talks with its UK suppliers this week after its announcement that manufacturing will move to Malaysia.
A spokesperson said some UK suppliers will be affected, although Dyson already has a plant in Malaysia.
“We will work closely with all suppliers,” she said, “but the manufacture of the washing machine will remain in the UK.”
The move is expected to cut production costs by about 30 per cent, helped by lower labour costs. Hourly wages in Malaysia are about £...