Perstorp Polyols discontinues production at Toledo, Ohio facility
- Production at the Toledo, Ohio facility is permanently discontinued, effective September 2.
- U.S. Sales, Customer Service, Planning and Distribution operations will continue unchanged.
- The shutdown follows an assessment to consolidate production into fewer strategically positioned facilities to improve network efficiency.
- Approximately 70% of the company’s U.S. employees are impacted; the company says it will support affected staff during the transition.
Production shutdown
Perstorp Polyols, Inc. has permanently discontinued operations at its Toledo, Ohio production facility, effective September 2.
Operations and supply
The company says its U.S. Sales, Customer Service, Planning and Distribution functions are not affected, and it intends to maintain service levels and supply reliability for customers in the U.S. and other regions.
Rationale
The decision follows a review of Perstorp’s manufacturing footprint and reflects a plan to consolidate production to fewer, strategically positioned facilities to create a more efficient and effective manufacturing network.
Workforce impact
The closure affects roughly 70% of the company’s U.S. employees; Perstorp states it will support affected workers and manage the transition in a safe and responsible manner.
Source: Perstorp
