Pactiv Closes its Doors in Belvidere

BELVIDERE (WIFR) -- A local manufacturer closes its doors after decades in business. Business reps for the company called Pactiv in Belvidere say it's parent company, Reynolds, is moving business to Ohio. The plant employs about 50 people. Workers say they were notified last Friday. Some have already stopped working.

One tells 23 News she plans to go back to school and get a job outside of the manufacturing field. She says her other former co-workers are still shocked by the news.The company will officially shut its doors in June.

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