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Benson to Idle Cadiz Trailer Manufacturing Plant

Published Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Citing a "crushing depression" in the large truck/trailer economic sector, Benson will idle its Cadiz, Kentucky, plant effective at some point in August. "Soaring fuel costs have effectively caused many very large trucking companies out of business," Corporate Human Resources Manager John Earles said. "For example, Jevic Trucking closed its doors two weeks ago, eliminating 1,500 jobs. Platform trailer sales mirror housing starts. The collapsed housing industry has effectively ended the requirement for these type units. The increased cost of oil combined with a weak dollar has created the steepest cost increase in steel, aluminum, tires and other ...

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