One of Poland’s largest tanneries is expected to cease production soon. Polesie in Wlodawa, eastern Poland, was once the biggest employer in the region, employing some 1,400 people at peak production.

Now, only 170 workers remain, with around half now facing immediate redundancies. The decision to close the tannery was taken at a meeting of shareholders due to heavy debts, low sales and excessive production costs.

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