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In addition to the reporting by Connecticut Public Radio that appears below, Connecticut Public Television has produced two video series that focus on manufacturing in our state:Made in Connecticut profiles some of Connecticut's local manufacturing businesses, from high-tech to handmade.Making the Future introduces us to some Connecticut youth pursuing careers in manufacturing and the trades. This series was produced as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work project with support form the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Bennington Manufacturing Plant To Close With 62 Jobs Lost

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Pat Bradley
Published February 19, 2015 at 8:30 PM EST
Plasan North America production facility
Plasan North America
Plasan North America production facility

Plasan North America production facility
Credit Plasan North America
Plasan North America production facility

A Bennington, Vermont manufacturing plant is closing, putting 62 people out of work.

Plasan North America announced Thursday that it would close its facility in the southwestern Vermont town in July.

Plasan President Keith Rayborn says economic realities in the defense industry forced the company to consolidate its facility in Michigan.

The company is promising to work with the state of Vermont to provide training for its employees to help them find new jobs. The employees will also be given severance packages.

The plant manufactures armor for vehicles and other defense components. Plasan's Michigan operation in Michigan will continue to manufacture defense components.

Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Copyright 2015 WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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