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08-12-2010, 09:36 AM
Olin may move Centerfire operation
Company discussing plan with union leaders
August 05, 2010 9:55 PM
By SANFORD J. SCHMIDT
The Telegraph
EAST ALTON - Winchester Division of Olin Corp. is considering moving its Centerfire ammunition manufacturing operation, a spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.
Other sources said the firm is talking about moving the operation, which represents about 1,000 jobs, to Oxford, Miss., the same location where the firm moved its Rimfire manufacturing operation in 2004.
An employee said a manager read a formal statement to workers on Thursday. The statement said that the move would be completed in the next three to five years.
Spokeswoman Val Peters said the company is in the midst of discussions with its union representatives with regard to the move. Company officials will continue to discuss the matter with them, she said.
Union officials could not be reached for comment.
East Alton Mayor Fred Bright said it would hurt his community, but his experience with the company shows that is not a major concern for management.
"Olin cares for nothing but Olin, itself," Bright said.
River Bend Growth Association Executive Director Monica Bristow said the loss of 1,000 jobs would hurt.
"Losing jobs of any kind is hard on a region. It impacts unemployment and a wide range of issues," she said.
Winchester moved its Rimfire operation to Oxford in 2004, along with about 150 jobs and a $3.5 million payroll.
The Rimfire operation makes primarily .22-caliber ammunition. Centerfire includes larger-caliber ammunition. Olin also makes shotgun shells and military ammunition at its Winchester plant in East Alton.
When the company moved its Rimfire operation to Mississippi, officials said the move was to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
The East Alton facility employed about 3,500 people in 2004. Peters declined to give a precise number of employees on Thursday.
sanfordschmidt@yahoo.com
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/operation-43435-olin-alton.html
Steve
Company discussing plan with union leaders
August 05, 2010 9:55 PM
By SANFORD J. SCHMIDT
The Telegraph
EAST ALTON - Winchester Division of Olin Corp. is considering moving its Centerfire ammunition manufacturing operation, a spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.
Other sources said the firm is talking about moving the operation, which represents about 1,000 jobs, to Oxford, Miss., the same location where the firm moved its Rimfire manufacturing operation in 2004.
An employee said a manager read a formal statement to workers on Thursday. The statement said that the move would be completed in the next three to five years.
Spokeswoman Val Peters said the company is in the midst of discussions with its union representatives with regard to the move. Company officials will continue to discuss the matter with them, she said.
Union officials could not be reached for comment.
East Alton Mayor Fred Bright said it would hurt his community, but his experience with the company shows that is not a major concern for management.
"Olin cares for nothing but Olin, itself," Bright said.
River Bend Growth Association Executive Director Monica Bristow said the loss of 1,000 jobs would hurt.
"Losing jobs of any kind is hard on a region. It impacts unemployment and a wide range of issues," she said.
Winchester moved its Rimfire operation to Oxford in 2004, along with about 150 jobs and a $3.5 million payroll.
The Rimfire operation makes primarily .22-caliber ammunition. Centerfire includes larger-caliber ammunition. Olin also makes shotgun shells and military ammunition at its Winchester plant in East Alton.
When the company moved its Rimfire operation to Mississippi, officials said the move was to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
The East Alton facility employed about 3,500 people in 2004. Peters declined to give a precise number of employees on Thursday.
sanfordschmidt@yahoo.com
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/operation-43435-olin-alton.html
Steve