James
Senior Member
Wrigley's will be closing their Toronto factory near Leslie & Eglinton where they produce some of their chewing gum lines like Excel and Juicy Fruit. This will eliminate 383 jobs at this location. It's an unfortunate move which was economically driven. This also leaves a fairly large plot of land which I'm curious what will take its place come next year.
http://www.newstalk1010.com/news/2015/02/03/update-wrigley-to-close-toronto-gum-factory
Wrigley's statement below:
Another article from the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/business/2015/02/03/wrigley-closing-toronto-gum-factory-in-march-2016.html
http://www.newstalk1010.com/news/2015/02/03/update-wrigley-to-close-toronto-gum-factory
Wrigley's statement below:
Today we regret having to announce a tough decision that impacts a number of our great Canadian associates. As part of a supply chain reorganization in North America, we have made the very difficult decision to close our Wrigley Toronto gum factory in March 2016. Despite recent improvements in the gum category and increased productivity in our supply chain network, it has not been enough to offset declines in the gum category over recent years.
Mars' commitment to Canada remains unchanged, employing more than 1,200 associates in sales, marketing and manufacturing across our four business segments. We will continue to operate a Wrigley Canada head office and invest in our Canadian business, including Excel, Canada's number one gum brand.
As the leader in gum, we are committed to returning the category to sustainable growth. With 80 percent of the factory's volume being produced for the U.S. marketplace, our long-term needs will be best met by our two facilities in the U.S. We plan to move production from Toronto to our Gainesville, Georgia facility.
Our priority is supporting the 383 associates directly impacted, and while today there is little we can say to make this easier, we sincerely thank them for their outstanding service. We will offer a lengthy period of working notice, favorable severance packages, career transition support, reasonable paid time off to attend job interviews and counselling.
Another article from the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/business/2015/02/03/wrigley-closing-toronto-gum-factory-in-march-2016.html