ArcelorMittal to close Georgetown wire rod mill

Friday, 15 May 2015 02:01:12 (GMT+3)   |   San Diego
       

After reopening in 2011, ArcelorMittal announced Thursday that it will close the Georgetown, South Carolina wire rod mill.

"We are saddened by the news today that ArcelorMittal will be closing its Georgetown plant. We will work with ArcelorMittal and the Department of Employment and Workforce to create a transition plan for impacted employees. Many of these employees have considerable experience and very sought-after skill sets," Georgetown County economic development officials said through a release issued Thursday afternoon.

"Even prior to today’s announcement, we have been working with a number of our existing industries on expansion plans. These expansions all include additional jobs, and many of the impacted ArcelorMittal employees have the skills and experience to provide an immediate benefit to our other industries. We will make every effort to connect these employees with our industries."


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