DURA Automotive Systems Inc., which makes driver control systems, glass systems and other parts for the automotive industry, is to close its plant in Llanelli by the end of the year.

The plant, which employs about 270 people, makes automotive cable control systems.

The company has contacted the employees' AMICUS trade union to starts talks on the proposal.

"We operate in a very competitive automotive environment and are closely examining all of our facilities," chairman and chief executive Larry Denton said in a statement.