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Libbey Glass plans to shutter Shreveport facility [View all]
One of the oldest and largest manufacturing plants in Northwest Louisiana is apparently closing its Shreveport operation thanks in part to the effects of COVID-19.
In an effort to reduce costs and match manufacturing capacity with less demand, the Libbey Glass plant will cease operation in the near future putting 450 employees out of work, according to a report on toledoblade.com.
The plant has been operated by Libbey Inc., which became involved in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings approximately a month ago.
According to the report, the company will need to negotiate with unions before a final decision is made.
Read more: https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2020/07/08/libbey-glass-plans-shutter-shreveport-facility/5403483002/
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