TE Connectivity Ltd. in Bideford plans to move all operations at its factory to other facilities, which are understood to be located overseas. Production at the Bideford manufacturing site will transfer to other company's facilities and that the Bideford manufacturing site will close by the end of 2013. After an evaluation process, the company has come to this decision in order to maximise efficiencies within its industrial business.

This action would affect approximately 250 employees.