Amherst, New York-based Armor-IIMAK, an inkjet and thermal transfer technology company specializing in thermal transfer ribbons, has announced a restructuring and the consolidation of its U.S. operations following a 2021 merger between Armor and IIMAK. The result will see the closure of its Amherst headquarters and manufacturing plant, and a relocation to a company-owned fluid ink and sales office located in Hebron, Kentucky.
The closure and relocation will affect 260 employees.
According to a company statement, “The company remains committed to supporting affected employees with, among other things, severance and job placement resources, while ensuring uninterrupted service to customers and an ongoing collaboration with local officials throughout the transition.”
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