Statement from Doug Libla:
Addressing Closing of NORDYNE Operations

Poplar Bluff Community Loses Large Manufacturer

JEFFERSON CITY – NORDYNE, a large manufacturer located in the Poplar Bluff Industrial Park, has just announced the closing of its operations.

More than 500 workers will be losing their jobs over the next year or so.  This latest announcement continues the never-ending assault American manufacturers have experienced over the last 25 years of battling other countries lower wages, lower regulations, lower employee cost, plus the many other overhead costs that foreign competition does not have.  Our unfair import trade policies here in the United States have not kept the playing field level, and have penalized American companies for many years through unfair competition that is subsidized in many ways. This is another painful example. Please keep these hard-working families in your prayers and that they will find another family-sustaining job here in Poplar Bluff.  I will continue to monitor and find out more information as the situation continues to develop.

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