Ball Corp. shutting down West Virginia manufacturing plant
BROOMFIELD — Ball Corp. (NYSE: BLL) announced on Wednesday that the company is shutting down its manufacturing facility in Weirton, W.V., which employs about 300 people.
The Broomfield-based metal-packaging company said the plant, which makes lithography and coating for flat sheet tinplate and can ends, will cease operations by the first quarter of 2017. Other Ball facilities will pick up the plant’s production.
The company said it expects to incur a $21 million charge related to the closure, including for employe severance, shut-down costs and other charges.
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The company noted in its announcement that affected employees would be able to apply for open positions at other Ball sites.
BROOMFIELD — Ball Corp. (NYSE: BLL) announced on Wednesday that the company is shutting down its manufacturing facility in Weirton, W.V., which employs about 300 people.
The Broomfield-based metal-packaging company said the plant, which makes lithography and coating for flat sheet tinplate and can ends, will cease operations by the first quarter of 2017. Other Ball facilities will pick up the plant’s production.
The company said it expects to incur a $21 million charge related to the closure, including for employe severance, shut-down costs and other charges.
The company noted in its announcement that affected employees would be able to apply for open positions at other Ball…
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