Maker's Pride to Close Salt Lake City and Shakopee Manufacturing Facilities by Q3 2026
Maker's Pride will wind down operations at its manufacturing facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Shakopee, Minnesota, with closures expected by Q3 2026. This decision follows a review of the company's manufacturing network as it invests in strategic growth and advanced automation. The company will provide transition resources to affected employees and acknowledges the impact on local communities.

Maker's Pride will close its manufacturing facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Shakopee, Minnesota, by Q3 2026, following a review of its manufacturing network and growth strategy. The closures aim to enhance efficiency and support innovation as the company modernizes operations with advanced automation.
Transition resources will be provided to impacted employees. The company recognizes the impact of these closures on local communities and remains committed to fair treatment during the transition. In a separate incident, a contracted worker died at Rio Tinto's Kennecott copper mine in Utah, leading to a temporary suspension of operations. The incident is under investigation.




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