Wabash Manufacturing to Close Kosciusko County Plant
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA Kosciusko County manufacturing plant that produces commercial grade park benches, picnic tables, and trash receptacles says it is shutting down operations and will lay off about 80 employees.
Wabash Valley Manufacturing LLC in Silver Lake has notified the state it is closing the plant and will start layoffs in January.
The company says it is closing in large part due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business operations. The company says it serves park departments, amusement parks, and restaurants.
Wabash Valley says it expects to begin layoffs on January 15 and should be completed by March 19.
The company says there is no union representation at the plant, so there are also no bumping rights.