Libbey Glass plans to shutter Shreveport facility

[TexasTowelie]

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/

[Sherman A1]

1. Sad for the workers

[murielm99]

2. Damn.

They made nice things. The workers and the company could be justifiably proud.