Belgian-headquartered board game-maker Cartamundi has announced the closure of its Waterford manufacturing facility with the loss of some 234 jobs
A worker at Cartamundi Ireland in Waterford. The board game manufacturer makes popular games including Twister and Monopoly..
In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, the company, which makes popular games such as Monopoly and Twister, said the decision related to “structural overcapacity and reduced demand for board games globally post Covid”. The company, which was once part of US games giant Hasbro, said it will now begin consultation with Cartamundi Ireland workers, unions and state agencies as it moves to shut down the production facility. The game maker has been based in Waterford since 1977, originally as MB Games. It was acquired by Hasbro in 1984, with Cartamundi taking over the facility 11 years later.
President of Cartamundi’s solutions division David Germis said: “It is particularly regrettable that we plan to close our Waterford facility. It has been a source of reliable quality production and we wish to thank the management and employees for their dedication and continued application in ensuring the continuous supply of products to our customers, particularly in the recent difficult times. The factory in Waterford has been suffering losses for many months now and this is not sustainable.
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