CST Industries announces Global Covers Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
CST Industries plans to transform CST’s Global Covers manufacturing footprint by creating a Global Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in the Conroe, Texas facility.
The move consists of investments in the Conroe facility, equipment and people, as well as transferring the manufacturing equipment from the Rincon, Georgia plant.
CST Industries’ Vice President of Global Operations, Brad Barkley said: “Combining these two facilities into a centre of excellence, allows us to deliver on our strategy and continue at the forefront of Aluminium Dome and Covers manufacturing. This move will create the world’s premier aluminium dome operation with state of the art equipment, world-class lean manufacturing and highly skilled employees.”
The company is expected to begin the Conroe transformation and cease operations at the Rincon, Georgia facility.
CST Industries’ Chief Executive Officer, Tim Carpenter said: “Decisions that directly impact the lives of our associates are extraordinarily difficult. The Rincon team is a talented, dedicated and loyal workforce and a solid support base in the Rincon community. We thank them for their hard work. Transitioning away from this facility was not a reflection of the Rincon team, but an appropriate decision and a key piece of our strategy.”
The CST Industries Covers facility in Rincon, Georgia produces Aluminium Domes and Covers. It currently employs thirty-four associates. CST will consolidate production at the Covers facility in Conroe, Texas and will add additional associates and space to support additional volume and production.
The company will work with the appropriate agencies and communities to help make the transition for all affected employees as smooth as possible, including providing separating pay and other benefits.
For more information visit www.cstindustries.com
26th March 2017
