In January 2007 it announced it was taking on 300 workers. The expansion announced in 2007 was part of COSi's plan to double its turnover in the next three years in order to set it apart from its industry competitors. The development plans were supported by the Welsh Assembly Government through Regional Selective Assistance, and it had been hoped that the investment would create a further 300 jobs in the area. Janice Gregory, AM for Ogmore, said: "This is a terrible blow for the firm's workers and for the wider community. I have already raised my concerns with the Deputy First Minister and contacted the trade union to discuss how I can help." Budelpack COSi's troubles follow a wave of job losses in manufacturing across South Wales, including a review of the future of the iconic Hoover plant in Merthyr Tydfil. The Bosch car components factory at Miskin is shedding 250 jobs and the L'Oreal factory in Pontyclun is being sold by its French owners, leaving 200 of its 260 workforce without jobs.