GE plans to close plant in Niles

NILES — General Electric plans to close its Mahoning Glass plant here next year, eliminating 109 jobs.

It would be the third plant that GE has closed in the region since last year as it deals with a struggling economy and a move to more energy-efficient lights.

GE said today that it will enter into bargaining with union officials in Niles to determine if there is a way to save the Mahoning Glass Plant. The talks will last up to 60 days.

The closing would occur in July 2010 if the talks aren’t successful, GE said.

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