Submitted by lalalaweee t3_zew1hh in massachusetts
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Unique-Public-8594 t1_iz93kin wrote
Quick version (save you the click):
Barnhardt Manufacturing closing it’s 247 Main Road Colrain cotton bleaching plant Feb 1st due to lack of profit, laying off 31.
Colrain is about 15 minutes northwest of Greenfield, or 1 h north of Springfield.
itallendsintears t1_iz97b2i wrote
That place looks like the most depressing place in the universe to go to every day.
The world did you a favor. Don’t squander it.
irondukegm t1_iz9f8vv wrote
Many factories are ugly, but inside are magical places. Raw materials in, finished products go out. Its not for everyone, but manufacturing plants can be truly wonderful. Manufacturing is also one of the few industries that provides upward mobility for people who are willing to learn, but may not have degrees, etc.
irondukegm t1_iz9fbae wrote
I'm sure energy costs played a big role in this
Ineluki_742 t1_iz9k4j6 wrote
Welcome to the hills of Northwest MA. The sewage pipes my house uses are original clay.
ConcernedCitizen13 t1_iz9lbnw wrote
I'm sorry.
brads99 t1_iz9wwl0 wrote
Nvm the beautiful works of engineering that go into them
mattgm1995 t1_iz9z1bw wrote
Fuck off man, factories all look like this on the outside but inside is a tight knit group of folks working hard. Colrain is a beautiful place. This is a sad day
SpecterCody t1_iz9zueq wrote
If you read the article, it sounds more like the fines from their accidental pollution of the adjacent river in 2019 made it hard for them to stay profitable.
Localhookups69 t1_iza2hfl wrote
“Accidental”
TomBirkenstock t1_iza40ny wrote
Sorry that that's happening. It's a shitty position to be in. I hope things work out for you quickly.
Positive-Material t1_izaqak7 wrote
you can easily find a new job - lots of manufacturing places and similar are looking for workers.. go on boston.craigslist.com / jobs
Ineluki_742 t1_izavjop wrote
Wanted to respond but got busy, if you are looking for manufacturing VSS, Pelican and BETE Spray Nozzles are all here or near Greenfield and frequently hiring. Take a look at them.
March_Latter t1_izb5trv wrote
Sorry for your loss but take a look and you will find a solid worker will find a job easy. I know the construction supply business is always looking.
Ilikereddit15 t1_izbq0by wrote
This is a really shitty story. Sorry
11BMasshole t1_izbxq71 wrote
I wouldn’t advise Pelican. They pay terrible and treat their employees like garbage. The other two have decent reputations though.
pablomoney t1_izc73ft wrote
Sorry to hear this. Also the first time I have heard of this town. I need to explore Mass more!
Medium_Egg1968 t1_izc7689 wrote
I'm sure the fines played a roll but let's be real here. Electricity and oil are tremendously more expensive than they were just a couple years ago. Let's not be silly and pretend that isn't putting a strain on small businesses.
jelamei t1_ize9jjj wrote
Peasant society
Welcome to your life
badinplaid19 t1_iz90al8 wrote
Damn, sorry to hear. Also, it's kind of crazy at the end of the article how they just casually mention that the plant handles sewage treatment for a bunch of surrounding homes... yikes!