A Major US Dairy Tech Company to Lay Off 80
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Kovalus Separation Solutions announces closure of its Massachusetts plant, laying off 80 employees as it plans to open a new facility in Mexico.
Kovalus is closing its manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Massachusetts, specializing in filtering technology used in the dairy and life sciences industries. According to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment Retraining Notice, the layoffs will take effect between October 15 and December 1. The move comes as a surprise to many in the international dairy community, given the company’s history and recent statements.
The company's previous plan announced in June 2024 promised a $20 million assembly factory in Mexico to expand production by 50% while maintaining operations in Wilmington. This closure represents a reversal of those intentions. The affected employees will receive limited information from the company’s WARN filing, with some possibly staying for up to 60 days after closure. The decision underscores challenges faced by companies in a competitive global market and emphasizes the need to observe shifts in corporate strategies affecting local economies and the workforce.
The company's previous plan announced in June 2024 promised a $20 million assembly factory in Mexico to expand production by 50% while maintaining operations in Wilmington. This closure represents a reversal of those intentions. The affected employees will receive limited information from the company’s WARN filing, with some possibly staying for up to 60 days after closure. The decision underscores challenges faced by companies in a competitive global market and emphasizes the need to observe shifts in corporate strategies affecting local economies and the workforce.
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