Goodrich lays off 60

Goodrich Corp. on Monday announced a work-force reduction that will affect approximately 60 area employees, said Laura Neel, marketing communications specialist with Goodrich Interiors. “This is a business decision that had to be made,” Neel said. “We size employment needs in relation to business needs.” Various positions at all levels were affected by this measure including salaried and hourly employees, she said. Those affected will receive severance packages that include benefits and outplacement assistance. The positions were eliminated as Goodrich found certain redundancies in the Jamestown facility, Neel said.

By: Ben Rodgers, The Jamestown Sun