Portland, Oregon-based Precision Castparts, a manufacturer of high-tech aerospace, defense, and industrial castings and forged parts owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has announced 717 layoffs at two Portland, Oregon facilities.
The decision was driven by the downturn in the aviation and turbine-driven energy industry and Boeing's suspension of aircraft production.
Prior to the layoffs, a company spokesperson noted, "As the impact of the crisis and other macroeconomic factors have weighed on our nation, many of our customers have or intend to curtail or reduce their production for a period of time. Due to the resulting order reductions, we are announcing a temporary shutdown of our operations over the coming weeks to align our production with our customers’ needs.
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?
AM I NEXT? IS THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL AT 7-SIGMA?
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based 7-SIGMA, a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of high-performance polymer plastic and metal components and assemblies for the printing, medical, aerospace, and industrial markets, has announced that the company is abandoning their Minneapolis facility after seeing it burned to the ground during the recent "protests." Approximately 50 jobs will be permanently lost.
7-Sigma President Kris Wyrobek, the president and owner of 7-Sigma Inc., noted “They didn’t protect our people. We were all on our own,” referring to Minneapolis city officials, "The fire engine was just sitting there, but they wouldn’t do anything.”
This is a warning to rioters, arsonists, and looters about destroying your own community — and to elected officials who are more interested in virtue signaling rather than protecting people and property.
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?
NO LOVE AT AMCOR RIGID PLASTICS (UPDATED)
MARCH 25, 2020 — 105 EMPLOYEES IN HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI
The company has announced that it will be permanently closing its facility in Hazelwood, Missouri and laying off 105 employees by the end of August.
A company spokesperson noted, The closing was part of a multi-year strategy to consolidate production at fewer locations.”
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Amcor, the Australia-based global packaging company with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland has announced that they will be closing its Jefferson City, Missouri plant and laying off 72 employees.
The reason given for the closure is the loss of a key regional customer. Amcor Rigid Plastics bought the plant in November 2016 as part of a $280 million purchase from Sonoco Products Company which included seven manufacturing plants and their packaging operations. The plant makes hard plastic containers for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries.
Amcor is also in the process of closing their Batavia, Illinois plant with approximately 110 layoffs.
Other operations will be impacted as the organization re-structures to incorporate all of its acquisitions, reduce or eliminate redundancies, and improve its logistical stance between its facilities and its customers.
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?