Monday, April 23, 2007

Breaking News -- Another Hershey factory closure

Hershey to close Reading, Pa., plant, cut 260 jobs

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Hershey Co., the nation's leading candymaker, said Monday that it will shut down a plant in Reading and cut 260 jobs as part of a wider move to cut labor and materials costs.

"Our network operates at less than half of capacity and we must make significant changes to remain competitive," Hershey spokesman Kirk Saville said.

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