Responding to the weak economy, Armstrong World Industries (Lancaster, Pa.) will lay off 116 employees at its plant in Beverly, W. Va., which produces wood flooring.
"We simply needed to reduce our shifts to compensate for the continuing sluggish economy," said Jennifer Johnson, senior manager, corporate communication at Armstrong. "This continues to be a very challenging economy, and we regret the impact that has on the employees who are being laid off. They will be on a list for recall when the opportunity arises to add workers."
Those employees affected by the layoffs will have their last day with the company on Nov. 11. The plant will go forward with about 500 employees.
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