Up to 65 people could be made redundant at a north-east firm due to the oil and gas downturn.
Deck machinery maker Ace Winches, based near Turriff, called a meeting this week where workers were informed their jobs were at risk.
The new round of cuts follows an announcement in January where an additional 30 people were informed they faced redundancy. It has not since been disclosed how many were laid off.
It is understood the latest job losses will bring the firm’s combined workforce, based at Towie Barclay Works and Norway, to around 135 from 200.
All of the redundancies will be from Ace Winches in the UK.
Last night the firm issued a statement saying it was with “sincere regret” that it had to make the cuts due to the oil and gas downturn.
It said: “Ace Winches, like many others in the oilfield services sector, has been proactively managing its business during the downturn within the oil and gas industry. The company has responded by implementing a number of cost reduction initiatives and efficiency drives over the last 18 to 24 months. However, the continued oil and gas downturn has seen oil companies postpone projects or cancel projects which has had an impact on the company.
“The company has entered into collective consultation with employee representatives to make every effort to mitigate any potential impact on its employees.”
