Libbey Glass plans to shutter Shreveport facility

One of the oldest and largest manufacturing plants in Northwest Louisiana is apparently closing its Shreveport operation thanks in part to the effects of COVID-19.

In an effort to reduce costs and match manufacturing capacity with less demand, the Libbey Glass plant will cease operation in the near future putting 450 employees out of work, according to a report on toledoblade.com.

The plant has been operated by Libbey Inc., which became involved in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings approximately a month ago.

According to the report, the company will need to negotiate with unions before a final decision is made.

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