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A Parkersburg plant, Ames True Temper, originally called "The Shovel
Plant," is closing one of its two production facilities. At least 180 people will
loose their jobs, several in the immediate region. Workers will lose their jobs
by June 2.
The plant being closed is called the No. 2 facility.
True Temper CEO Rich Dell said the closing is because of poor market
conditions and competition from foreign imports. Insiders with the company
have been projecting the closure, stating they believe the company may be
moving south to Mexico.
A few weeks ago The Herald reported 80 workers being layed-off at the
facility.
The main company is located in Camp Hill PA, and mostly makes lawn and
garden tools.
The future of the other True Temper plant, located in the same Parkersburg
area, has not been learned.
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