Simplot To Close California Plant

Boise-based Simplot will close a manufacturing plant in California, and separately close a number of its Simplot Grower Solutions locations.  The company announced last year it would shut down its plant in Lathrop, California.  The plant is part Company’s Mining & Manufacturing division and makes fertilizer, feed phosphates and industrial products.  According to BoiseDev, the Lathrop plant will close by the end of the month, and 150 positions will be eliminated.

In a separate move, the company is making some changes to its Simplot Grower Solutions division and will close stores.

Simplot has an estimated 13,000 employees internationally.

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