Recently, the Stauffer Biscuit Company said it would close its Cuba plant, shifting operations to Pennsylvania and California. Company officials said in a press release the action was to make for more efficient operations. The company also said the workers would be given to opportunity to relocated to California...or PA. The community was not impressed with the generous offer.
On Wednesday, the company complied with the law and filed the official WARN notice, which is required. Happy Holiday's. Here is the filing:
Date of Notice: 9/20/2017
Event Number: 2017-0056
Rapid Response Specialist: Michele Taylor
Reason Stated for Filing: Plant Closing
Company:
D.F. Stauffer Biscuit, Co.
8670 Farnsworth Road
Cuba, NY 14727
County: Allegany | WDB Name: ALL/CAT | Region: Western Region
Contact: Ronald E. Fink
Phone: (717) 843-9016
Business Type: Cookie & Cracker Manufacturer
Number Affected: 51
Total Employees: 51
Layoff Date: The expected date of separation of the majority of the employees is December 29, 2017. The expected date of separation of the remaining employees is February 28, 2018, March 31, 2018, and June 30, 2018.
Closing Date: 6/30/2018
Reason for Dislocation: Economic
ERNUM: 57-56019
Union: The affected workers are not represented by a union.
Classification: Plant Closing
