The iconic Hoover factory in Merthyr Tydfil is set for demolition, closing a chapter in the town’s industrial history. Once employing 5,000 workers, the site has been a distribution base since production ended in 2009.

Hoover, now owned by Haier, is shutting operations entirely, thanking Merthyr for its role in their journey. The Walters Group plans to redevelop the land for 400+ homes by 2026, pending planning approval./