Dell to Close Plant in North Carolina

Not long ago, Winston-Salem, North Carolina was extremely exciting about the new Dell manufacturing plant that came to town. But by the first month of 2010, the plant, which manufactured desktop computers, will be no more.

Dell blames the closure on an attempt to improve efficiency and simplify operations.

“This is a difficult decision, especially for our North Carolina colleagues, but a necessary one for Dell customers and our company,” said Frank Miller of Del. “The efforts of our team members there have been significant and we’re committed to helping them through their transition.”

In total, the plant has more than 900 employees. Dell promises to give the laid off workers severance packages, benefits, incentive payments and services to help the employees find a new job.

With sale of computers becoming a less and less profitable business, Dell has actively looking for ways to spread their wings and cut their overhead. Over the next few years, expect Dell to become a vastly different company.

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