Shaw Industries to Close Franklin County Plant

Shaw Industries, which has had a carpet production plant in Franklin County since 1989, announced Wednesday it is consolidating operations and is closing its Winchester plant.
At stake are 228 jobs, according to Al Scruggs, Shaw human resource director for manufacturing and distribution.
He said that, although the plant is closing, employees will be given an opportunity to relocate.
“It is our hope that interested associates will remain with the company and consider opportunities available at other Shaw facilities,” he said. “Shaw’s Human Resources team will assist associates with benefits, retraining opportunities, and out-placement options.”
The consolidation process will begin in April, with operations ceasing in August, a company press release said.
Shaw Industries Group Inc. is planning to consolidate the operations of Plant 24 in Winchester, into other facilities in the North Georgia area, the press release said.