Kimberly-Clark is planning to close plants in Neenah, Wis., and nearby Fox Crossing, resulting in the loss of about 600 jobs, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday.
"As part of the recently announced global restructuring program, which is occurring within the next three years, Kimberly-Clark has today confirmed it has informed employees at the Neenah Cold Spring Facility (located in Fox Crossing) and the United Steelworkers Local 2-482 leadership, of its proposed plan to close this facility," spokeswoman Brook Smith said in an email.
Also Wednesday, Kimberly-Clark informed employees at the Neenah Nonwovens facility of its plan to close that plant.
The closing of the Neenah Nonwoven facility will take place within the next 18 months. However, no timing has been set for the Neenah Cold Spring facility, according to Kimberly-Clark.
"Business decisions that impact our employees are among the most difficult ones to make _ we don't take such decisions lightly. We remain committed to treating our employees fairly and respectfully," the spokeswoman said.
