Sealy to close Clarion, Pa., plant
Production shifts to other facilities
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, August 4, 2008
ARCHDALE, N.C. — Sealy announced today that it will close its Clarion, Pa., bedding plant in October. Sealy has operated the facility since 1981.
“In light of current economic conditions and continued softness in the retail mattress environment, we determined that closing this plant is the best decision for the company,” said Larry Rogers, Sealy CEO.
“We remain focused on managing those areas of our business that we can control, and we are better aligning capacity to meet our current manufacturing needs,” said Rogers. “We regret that this decision will impact a number of Sealy employees. This action is part of our strategic plan that includes streamlining our cost structure to become a leaner organization. I am confident that these actions will help position Sealy for even stronger growth potential over the long term.”
Production at the Clarion facility will shift to other plants in the region, Sealy officials said.
Operations at Clarion will be permanently discontinued Oct. 17. The closing will affect 98 production and 16 office and supervisory personnel. In addition to the existing severance programs, Sealy will make counseling services available through its employee assistance program.
