Eclipse Blinds, which has been based in Inchinnan for over 50 years, will close in June with around 40 members of staff expected to be made redundant. 

The move was confirmed by Unite the Union, which represents workers at the plant.

The firm, which has operated since 1970, was bought over by Dutch company Hunter Douglas in 2002 as part of a £15.5million deal.

Trade Union reps confirmed workers are “devastated” at the news.

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Lorna Glen, Unite industrial officer, said: “Unite can confirm that Eclipse Blinds site in Inchinnan will close at the end of June.

“It’s devastating news for everyone and we know that some workers have been there for over 30 years.

“Unite is working hard to represent our members to ensure that they secure the best possible redundancy package and are supporting workers throughout the process.”

A source told The Glasgow Times: “Hunter Douglas also shut down a company called Stephens Scotland Ltd in Brechin in December last year in similar circumstances.”

“Around 50 jobs were lost when that company shut on Hogmanay.

“The news came very out of the blue last year for the staff at Inchinnan complex after they were previously told that sales were good and the company was still making profit.

“It is a surprising decision.”

Eclipse Blinds declined to comment.