JAGUAR Land Rover has extended its shutdown on car production following a cyber attack.
JLR said the current pause on its production lines will continue until next Wednesday (September 24).
In a statement the car giant said: “We have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in our production until Wednesday September 24.
“We have taken this decision as our forensic investigation of the cyber incident continues, and as we consider the different stages of the controlled restart of our global operations, which will take time.
“We are very sorry for the continued disruption this incident is causing and we will continue to update as the investigation progresses.”
JLR was hit with a cyber attack earlier this month and production has stopped at some of its plants including Solihull and Castle Bromwich.
The company said the retail side of its business was also affected.
West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker has been in contact with JLR as well as unions Unite and GMB Plant Convenor for the Solihull plant.
He said: “The cyber attack on JLR has an impact on JLR, its workforce and those in its supply chain here in the West Midlands and further afield.
“I’ve been in regular contact with JLR, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, No11 and officials at both departments.
“I also met with the Unite and GMB Plant Convenor for the Solihull plant this week.
“Be in no doubt that we are responding robustly and together. It is a concerning time for all involved – and my thoughts are with the thousands of workers and businesses who depend on JLR for their livelihoods.
“I will keep pressing for every possible support to be made available so that we protect jobs, stabilise supply chains and help JLR recover quickly.
“Our region’s economy depends on world-class manufacturers like JLR. My commitment is to stand with them and with their workers through this challenge, and to make sure the West Midlands emerges stronger.
“Any business in the supply chain impacted by this cyber attack can get in touch with my office directly and we will ensure they are given the right support.”
