Upholstery manufacturer La-Z-Boy has confirmed the “difficult” decision to close its UK manufacturing facility in Colne.

The announcement comes after the company had entered into a consultation period with staff at the location, which began in late October 2025.

The UK facility, employs around 125 staff, will cease production by the end of April next year.

A statement said: “Following the completion of a consultation period which began on October 29, La-Z-Boy Incorporated has made the difficult decision to close its UK manufacturing facility.

“During the discussions and individual consultation meetings, several suggestions were received and explored, but none were sufficient to ensure the future commercial viability of the plant. Operations at La-Z-Boy Manufacturing UK Ltd will wind down in phases, with production ceasing by the end of our current fiscal year, in April 2026.

“We recognize the impact this decision will have on our valued employees and their families and are committed to supporting them throughout the transition. All impacted employees will receive outplacement assistance, as well as a redundancy package.

“La-Z-Boy remains committed to its UK business, and our wholesale supply for the UK and Ireland will continue without interruption from our existing global manufacturing network.”