Cosi is in talks with unions about planned job losses

Creative Outsourcing Solutions International (Cosi) of Maesteg, near Bridgend, has blamed a "disappointing" summer's trading for the losses.

A 30-day consultation period with the GMB union has begun over the proposed redundancies.

In January, the firm announced it was creating hundreds of new jobs as part of a multimillion-pound expansion.

Talks are under way over cutting 92 jobs at the plant.

"Cosi is in discussions with its employees and union regarding potential redundancies at its Maesteg plant following disappointing trading during the summer period.

"The company has entered a 30-day consultation period with staff on the site.

"Further information can not be made available until after this time," a spokesman for the firm said.

Expansion plans

Earlier this year, the company announced it intended to expand its base at Maesteg by adding new hi-tech equipment and increasing production over three years.

The expansion had been supported by the Welsh Assembly Government with regional selective assistance money.

Cosi, who bought the plant from Revlon in 2001, currently employs around 700 people.

It makes beauty products on contract for companies including Unilever and Body Shop.