Alexander Dennis has begun consulting on a new manufacturing approach that aims to secure Scottish production operations, as well as safeguard jobs.
Under the consultation, the company would convert its existing manufacturing facility in Larbert to a chassis manufacturing site, enabling support for its low-emission and zero-emission bus products.
The move would also see the closure of the company’s legacy Falkirk facility, aligning with long-standing plans to exit the site.
Ultimately, the proposal would safeguard around 200 manufacturing and support jobs previously at risk of redundancy, as well as retain roughly 350 roles within Scotland. In total, up to 115 roles would be placed at risk of potential redundancy, but Alexander Dennis would retain the ability to reintroduce bus body manufacturing at its Larbert site at a later date, allowing it to respond to future production capacity requirements.
Previously, Alexander Dennis proposed a closure of both its Scottish manufacturing sites in Falkirk and Larbert, putting up to 400 jobs at risk of redundancy. In September 2025, Alexander Dennis and the Scottish Government agreed on a first-of-its-kind furlough scheme which aimed to protect both jobs and long-term manufacturing capacity in Scotland.
Paul Davies, President & Managing Director, Alexander Dennis said:This represents the best possible outcome for our business, employees, customers, and supply chain partners in the current climate.
We will continue to work with the Scottish Government, its agencies, and the trade unions to support staff during the consultation period. We are absolutely committed to doing the right thing by our team members and our stakeholders to protect jobs, invest in our business, and maintain strategically important manufacturing capability in Scotland.
NFI has stated that the announcement does not change its guidance for the 2026 fiscal year, which was originally announced on 11 March 2026.
