Unilever to Close Manufacturing Plant in Framingham, Massachusetts
03 April 2009 - 6:15PM
Business Wire
Unilever, one of the world�s largest consumer goods companies,
today announced that it will be closing its manufacturing plant in
Framingham, Massachusetts.
�Unilever continually looks for ways to achieve greater
efficiencies across our Supply Chain network,� said Steve Rosemary,
director of manufacturing, Unilever Ice Cream. �After a long and
careful analysis, we have determined that greater efficiencies can
be achieved by shifting production to other company plants in the
United States. This decision was a difficult one and in no way
reflects the dedication or performance of our Framingham
colleagues.�
Production from Framingham � which manufactures Breyers packaged
ice cream � will be transferred to other sites within the Unilever
network in several phases, beginning in mid-year 2010. Plant
production is expected to finish no later than the second half of
2010, with the final plant closing expected to occur during that
same time period.
The decision to close the plant will affect 201 salaried and
hourly employees.
About Unilever
Unilever�s mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday
needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that
help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Each
day, around the world, consumers make 160 million decisions to
purchase Unilever products.
In the United States, the portfolio includes major brand icons
such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country
Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Hellmann's, Klondike,
Knorr, Lipton, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Suave,
Sunsilk and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are
registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated
to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and
play, Unilever employs nearly 12,000 people in�both the United
States and Puerto Rico � generating nearly $10 billion in sales in
2008. For more information, visit www.unileverusa.com.
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