Manufacturer to cease operation at East Texas facilities

MARSHALL, Texas ( KTAL/KMSS ) – Cabinetworks Group announced it is closing two plants, one in Marshall and the other in Jefferson.

The two plants combined employ around 350 people, with the Marshall plant employing the most.

Both plants will cease operations on Sept. 13. The company has offered severance and outplacement support to those being let go.

Employee Jacob North said, “It’s really unexpected I mean they kept on telling us congratulations on production and then the next you know we’re having a big meeting, we’re under the impression that it had to do with a new CEO. Next thing you know we’re getting told that we’re two years ahead of production and that the plant is being closed.”

The Marshall Economic Development Corporation admits it is a blow to the community, but they will work with Workforce Solutions East Texas to help affected employees. They are closely monitoring the situation and help as much as possible.

Current employees were asked to stay until Sept. 13.

Connor Spina said, “They are offering us severance if we stay full until September 13th, but I know a lot of guys are already looking for jobs just to get ahead of it. They are willing to risk that severance.”

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