Blackburn bus maker puts brakes on move (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Blackburn bus maker puts brakes on move

3:05pm Tuesday 9th February 2010 in

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BLACKBURN bus maker Optare has called off a planned move from its base, in Lower Philips Road, to a site on Walker Park, Guide.

The firm, which employs 210 in Blackburn, was due to switch last year to a state-of-the-art factory.

However, the idea has now been scrapped by chief executive Jim Sumner due to the downturn in the bus market.