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Hundreds Of Layoffs Coming As Philadelphia Vitamin Plant Closes
The International Vitamin Corporation filed a WARN notice announcing its closure. The closure will cause more than 200 layoffs.
PHILADELPHIA — More than 200 people will be out of work when a Philadelphia vitamin processing plant closes this year.
The International Vitamin Corporation, located at 10101 Roosevelt Boulevard, filed a WARN notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry recently, announcing its closure.
According to the notice, 203 workers will be laid off as a result of the closure.
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Layoffs will occur in four stages.
On June 2, 105 employees will be laid off.
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Then 10 will be laid off on July 7, 70 on Oct. 6, and finally 18 on Dec. 1.
The notice states company-wide restructuring forced the closure.
The company — which is headquartered in California — produces vitamin softgel, tablets, and powders, as well as offers customized packaging services.
International Vitamin Corporation's California and overseas operations will continue, the notice said.
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