P&G Closing Augusta Factory

Monday, December 8th, 2014

Procter & Gamble is closing its Augusta, Georgia factory in the next 12 to 18 months as part of a broader plan to consolidate North American manufacturing and distribution operations.

The move affects 190 workers, including 40 with P&G and 150 contractors, the consumer products giant says. It says it will offer new positions to P&G employees willing to relocate elsewhere and pay severance to those that choose not to move.

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