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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Plant shutters doors to keep afloat

The recession is hitting a south Georgia wood paneling manufacturer. Norbord Inc. in Cordele says it's shuttering operations for three weeks to help slow production. The factory began its shut down Monday. It will begin production again Jan. 5. A spokesperson says none of the plant's 200 employees will lose their jobs once it reopens.

(Associated Press)

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