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Nestlé confirms Solon factory closure, operations moving to South Carolina
Cleveland 19 News • • business
Key Points:
- Nestlé announced plans to gradually close its Solon, Ohio factory, shifting production to its Gaffney, South Carolina facility as part of a network optimization strategy.
- The company is providing impacted Solon employees with comprehensive separation and transition support, including collaboration with state and local partners.
- Affected workers will have the opportunity to apply for open positions at other Nestlé locations, including sites within Ohio.
- Nestlé maintains a significant presence in Ohio, employing nearly 3,000 people across seven facilities, encompassing manufacturing, R&D, corporate functions, and the Solon campus.
- Local officials, including the Solon Mayor’s Office, have been contacted for additional details on the number of employees affected by the closure.
