Mitsubishi Electric's Livingston plant, the UK's largest heat pump manufacturer, is facing potential job losses as the company plans to lay off over 400 employees due to declining demand in mainland Europe. First Minister John Swinney confirmed that Scottish Enterprise is working with the company to explore options to prevent the layoffs, emphasizing the factory's importance to the local economy. Employees were recently informed about the redundancy consultation, which has sparked concerns about the impact on the community. Despite the layoffs, Mitsubishi asserts its commitment to the Livingston facility and does not anticipate disruption to supply. Local politicians are urging both the Scottish and UK governments to assist in minimizing job losses and supporting affected workers. The consultation process has been described as 'extremely difficult' by the company, reflecting the personal impact on staff and their families.