Schwebel closure

YOUNGSTOWN

The Schwebel Baking Co., headquartered on Midlothian Boulevard, announced Monday the closure of its bakery in Solon in May.

According to 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner, the company made the decision to meet customer demand and remain competitive in the marketplace, to focus its efforts on a core group of products and customers.

The plant employs 204 employees and produces a variety of fresh baked breads and rolls. Besides the local bakery, Schwebel’s also has one in Hebron, and operates distribution centers in Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia.