Charlotte Factory Closing
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Updated: 3:37 AM Jan 28, 2010
Charlotte Factory Closing
137 workers will lose jobs at Owens-Illinois glass container factory.
Posted: 5:55 PM Jan 27, 2010
Reporter: News 10
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A glass making plant in Charlotte will close soon. All 137 employees will lose their jobs.

Owens-Illinois announced today that it is closing the plant as it realigns production. Production will end May 1.

The plant makes glass containers for the food industry.

A company spokesperson tells WILX.com all employees will be offered some type of separation benefits.


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