New Thread On Lane Plant Closing In Georgia - Real Info

[judcole]

I realize there is a thread on this, but since it has drifted far off topic, I thought I would post this one.
I am also a member of STG's forum This Pipe Life, which was referenced early in the other thread. There has been further info.From Leonard at STG:
" regarding the factory news...

First, nothing will happen for almost a year.

Second, the move will have zero impact on blend availability. Everything made here will be made there.

Third, it will have no impact on pricing. Import duties are pretty minimal, and the costs of production will go down significantly (hence the rationale for the closing in Tucker).

Finally, due to the FDA, we have no choice but to ensure every molecule of the blends that are coming out of Denmark match what has been coming out of Tucker.

Not a fun day during the announcement, needless to say (especially after having 30 staples pulled out of my $&#!* ankle that same morning), but I do appreciate the fact that STG was very transparent with factory employees, essentially giving them a year head’s up that their jobs will ultimately go away.

In the end it’s about those employees, and the realities of having mutilple factories that can perform identical tasks. From a pipe smoker standpoint, there will be no impact."
Lane News

 

[Casual]

The sky is not falling for us. And happy to see the employees get reasonable notice. That sort of consideration is rare these days.

 

[cortezattic]

Thanks for the update, jud!

 

[kurtbob]

It’s sad and all to common to hear these days. I’m afraid the future looks like that movie Demolition Man........all restaurants are Taco Bell

 

[cosmicfolklore]

It didn't sound all that sad to me. In fact, I thought that the point of this post was to assure us all that everything is honky dory.

But, then again, I remember when Saturn closed, right after I bought one of their cars a few years ago, (ten years ago?), they assured us that everything was going to be fine, just fine, but... they would have told us anything to make sure that we didn't panic or get pissed...

But, maybe this one is different.

 

[Elric]

The other worry, given the current political climate (and I realize that won't necessarily translate into the future), is that import taxes would increase and once Lane is a 100% import, that may affect them.

 

[3rdguy]

Always good to get the facts. Thank you

 

[sablebrush52]

The employees have a year to find other employment and the time to take necessary steps, so that's pretty good. The rest of it is going to play out how it plays out. Thanks for the update and best of luck to Lane's employees.

 

[mso489]

Thank you for the reassurance, jud, and best wishes for workers landing on their feet successfully finding new employment or retiring. I'm susceptible to the gloom and doom scenarios, but it is good to hear that this is only partly gloom.

 

[judcole]

You're welcome, everyone. I don't use that other forum as much as I use this one, but it does have its advantages, for sure.