Genpak to close Utah plant, affecting approximately 200 workers
Food service packaging manufacturer Genpak plans to close its manufacturing facility in Cedar City, Utah, by May 23, the company announced this week. The closure will affect approximately 200 employees, Genpak said.
That plant produces a “large volume of polystyrene containers,” according to the company. It cited “rising legislative polystyrene bans in neighboring states” that prohibit the sale of single-use foam containers, table ware and cups as the reason for the shutdown. Nearby states with such bans include California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington.
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