450 jobs to go at packaging plants
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Manufacturing News, Source : TheManufacturer.com
Published : 07 Apr 2003 18:03
MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global supplier of packaging for the media and entertainment, pharmaceutical and healthcare, and cosmetics and consumer products markets, announced today (Monday 7 April) that it will close its folding carton plants in Richmond, Va., and Cleveland, Tenn., by the end of June.
The plants convert paperboard into printed packaging for consumer products using the gravure printing process and are part of MeadWestvaco's packaging business.
"The decision to close these facilities is consistent with our strategy to focus on value-added packaging segments while delivering our customers the best quality, service and value from our network of manufacturing operations," said Rita V. Foley, president of MeadWestvaco's Consumer Packaging Group. "This decision was reached after careful consideration, and it's important to recognize the valuable contributions these employees made to our company for many years."
The Richmond plant employs approximately 320 people, and the Cleveland facility employs approximately 135. MeadWestvaco's corporate operations in Richmond will not be affected by this decision.
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