Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America is closing two plants in mid July: one is in Simsboro, Louisiana, and the other one is in Wilson, North Carolina.
Ardagh said it’s closing the two plants at least partially because of decreased demand.
“Our multi-year performance optimization program, involving targeted investments in enhanced capacity and ongoing cost optimization, underpins our ability to continue to provide existing and prospective customers with high quality, American-made sustainable glass packaging,” a statement from the company said.
Existing customers of both plants will continue to be supplied from alternative locations in the network, the statement said.
The plant in Simsboro employs about 245 people, the facility in Wilson around 390.