Valley City, Ohio-based MTD Products, a manufacturer of retail outdoor maintenance and agricultural equipment, has announced that they will be closing their manufacturing plant in Leitchfield, Kentucky. The closure will affect 295 employees who will be laid off by June 2020.
According to a statement issued by the company…
“MTD made this decision after careful and ongoing evaluation of its manufacturing footprint in relation to future strategic needs. The move will improve overall efficiency and better position MTD to deliver competitive product in a rapidly evolving outdoor power equipment industry.”
“MTD is grateful for the hard work and dedication of these employees and the continued support of the Leitchfield community. We recognize the significant impact this closure will have on employees and their families and will be providing separation support including severance benefits, outplacement services and preferential hiring opportunities at MTD’s other US facilities.”
“MTD remains committed to US manufacturing and has increased employment at its other US manufacturing facilities over the last several years. The move also allows the company to focus on better leveraging advanced manufacturing capabilities in its other US facilities.”
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