Tustin Tech Outfit to Close Overseas Plant

Tustin-based Cerplex Group Inc. said Friday that it is closing its manufacturing plant in Leeds, northern England, affecting about 30 employees. Cerplex, a provider of assembly, parts, repair and other services to the high-tech industry, said it will shift work from Leeds to plants in Enfield, England, and Lille, France. The move should boost productivity and turnaround times for Cerplex’s customers, the company said in a statement. Cerplex’s 30 employees in Leeds will have the opportunity to continue work at the Lille facility, which employs 650 people, or at the Enfield facility, which employs 275.