Wisconsin’s Besse Forest Products closes permanently, 48 employees terminated

Upper Michigan’s Source
August 2, 2024
Category: Business & Politics
Region: United States, US East

GOODMAN, Wisconsin – Gladstone’s Besse Forest Products announced Friday that one of its Wisconsin locations is closing its doors effective immediately. Besse Forest Product’s Goodman Veneer and Lumber facility will additionally terminate 48 employees. The company says there are no bumping or transfer rights to other jobs or locations. None of the affected employees are represented by a collective bargaining representative. A statement from Besse Forest Products said: We are sorry we were not able to give you more notice. However, due to an unprecedented industry downturn, it has recently become clear to the company that the revenues of the company will no longer support its operations. After exploring restructuring alternatives, we have determined that Goodman Veneer and Lumber will cease operations.

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