By NATE KING
Salina Post
Coperion K-Tron, a bulk handling manufacturing company located at 606 N. Front Street in Salina, has announced plans to close its facility by the end of the year, resulting in the loss of 98 jobs.
The company notified Salina Mayor Greg Lenkiewicz, the Kansas Department of Commerce, and KansasWorks on Jan. 22 through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice. This federal law mandates that employers provide 60 days advance notice to employees in the event of plant closures or mass layoffs.
According to Salina City Manager Mike Schrage, the Salina Community Economic Development Organization in partnership with Kansas Works and Kansas Department of Commerce’s rapid response team are working to assist those affected by the layoffs. The team will help connect displaced workers with new employment opportunities and other Salina resources.
Salina Post reached out to Coperion K-Tron for comment but was unable to connect with a company representative.
Additional details about the closure and support efforts have not been announced.
Stay tuned to Salina Post for updates as more information becomes available.