Falks Veritas, which has been producing gas lamp mantels for many years, will be closing down its factory in Malta, the General Workers' Union said yesterday.

The union said it has started talks with the management to safeguard the interests of the 18 employees that were laid off.

The union said it was informed yesterday that the company, which is British owned, is relocating to India after the company was bought by Indian owners.

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