VA GP Plant Closure (VCR & CUTS) RS - MON MID & PM
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>>Georgia Pacific Announces Closure Of Emporia Plant
(Emporia, VA) -- Georgia Pacific is planning the permanent closure of its Emporia plywood plant. Richard Stelling has more.Preview: Voicer Script:
The company announced Friday that it has halted all operations at the plant due to a reduction in homebuilding that has affected its plywood business. More than 550 employees worked at the plant, and the company says they will receive at least 60 days of pay and benefits. Elected leaders say they will work with state and local agencies to assist the affected workers.
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Rick Kimble, Georgia-Pacific's Director of Public Affairs tells CBS 6 workers will receive pay and benefits for 60 days after the announcement but that high home prices and a 30-year low in existing home sales are part of the reason behind the closure.Preview: One employee tells CBS6 he has been impacted by this closure and the closure of the Boars Head plant.Preview: This employee says the closure is not looking good for the local economy.Preview: ###
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