York Liberal Democrats concerned over Huntington-based company sale

York’s Liberal Democrats are expressing concern over the sale of Huntington-based company Portakabin.

Media reports state that French-owned finance company Antin Infrastructure Partners are set to purchase the company with no information or public commitment to the 750 jobs based at its York headquarters.

York Outer Liberal Democrat Candidate, Andrew Hollyer said:

“We need urgent confirmation from Antin Infrastructure Partners that if this sale goes through the Portakabin headquarters will remain in Huntington and jobs of hard working residents will be safe.

“We hope that the new company will continue Portakabin’s long standing investment into highly skilled jobs in York for many years to come.”

Huntington and New Earswick Liberal Democrat Councillor Keith Orrell said:

“Portakabin is in the heart of our community and so the way it operates affects local residents. We have always had good relations with Portakabin as a local employer of many of our residents. I hope that the new company will continue the open communication we currently enjoy and that no jobs are lost in this process.”