Sumitomo Bakelite to Close Kenton, Ohio Manufacturing Facility
KENTON, Ohio — Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding, Inc. announced today that it will close its Durez Corporation manufacturing facility in Kenton, Ohio. The closure will take place over an approximately two-year transition period. The current plans have the facility continuing operations on a limited basis through September, 2028. The Kenton facility has operated since 1950 and has been part of Sumitomo Bakelite since 2000. Despite ongoing efforts, including changes in operational focus and cost reduction measures, and the tireless […]