OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – A longtime Wisconsin manufacturing plant is shutting its doors for good, resulting in the layoff of dozens of employees.
According to a WARN notice filed with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Silgan Containers Manufacturing, located at 520 W. 2nd Street in Oconomowoc, plans to close its facility.
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The closure will affect 56 workers, with layoffs beginning on or after July 21, 2025. Limited production is expected to continue into August 2025 or later, with the company indicating that production volumes will be shifted to other Silgan facilities.
Silgan Containers is a major supplier of metal food packaging in North America. No additional details on severance or transition assistance were provided.
