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Ingersoll Rand on Tuesday announced its "intent" to end manufacturing operations at its Cheektowaga plant by July, a decision the company said would eliminate 300 jobs.
A union official estimated 150 to 160 hourly workers would be included in the cuts. But Ingersoll Rand left open the possibility of keeping manufacturing going at the site.
"The company is in the process of completing due diligence to make a final decision, including discussions with the union," said Misty Zelent, an Ingersoll Rand spokeswoman.
Ingersoll Rand said it will maintain a technology center at the site with 150 jobs, even if the manufacturing operation is eliminated.
The majority of the production from the Cheektowaga operation, on Broadway near Union Road, would be shifted to Mocksville, N.C., Zelent said. A smaller amount of production capability will be moved to a plant in Vignante, Italy, she said.
Ingersoll Rand threatens to end manufacturing at Cheektowaga plant
A union official estimated 150 to 160 hourly workers would be included in the cuts. But Ingersoll Rand left open the possibility of keeping manufacturing going at the site.
"The company is in the process of completing due diligence to make a final decision, including discussions with the union," said Misty Zelent, an Ingersoll Rand spokeswoman.
Ingersoll Rand said it will maintain a technology center at the site with 150 jobs, even if the manufacturing operation is eliminated.
The majority of the production from the Cheektowaga operation, on Broadway near Union Road, would be shifted to Mocksville, N.C., Zelent said. A smaller amount of production capability will be moved to a plant in Vignante, Italy, she said.
Ingersoll Rand threatens to end manufacturing at Cheektowaga plant
