Warren plant says it will close June 6

WARREN — The slowdown in the housing industry has claimed another victim — Golden Aluminum Extrusions.

The Warren plant has filed a federally mandated notice that says it will close June 6. It employs 110 and has about 20 who workers who were laid off previously.

The company is calling it an “idling” because it hopes to reopen the plant if market conditions improve, said Mary Frazzini, human resources manager.

“It’s a very sad day here,” she said. “This is in no way, shape or form a reflection of the employees or their hard work.

The housing market has been down for some time, but the final push to close the plant came from a sudden spike in aluminum prices, she said.

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