Gerresheimer has decided to close its facility in Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA, this year, with the layoffs happening on September 30, according to a notice sent to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on April 13.
A Gerresheimer spokesperson said the closure of the Chicago Heights facility is aimed at reducing costs and improving performance as part of its global transformation program.
The company intends to transfer business from the Chicago Heights plant to three glass plants in Italy and India.