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On May 31, 2017, SIFCO Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE MKT: SIF) Board of Directors approved the closure of its Alliance, Ohio manufacturing plant ("Alliance"). This decision will result in the closure of its Alliance-based plant and will affect approximately 38 employees at this location. Efforts to wind down the operations in Alliance will begin immediately.
The decision to close the manufacturing plant was made primarily due to the loss of a key customer in fiscal year 2015, which resulted in the erosion of its sales volume over the past two years. This closure falls in line with management's key strategic initiatives to make organizational and operational changes needed to improve profitability.
About SIFCO Industries, Inc. - SIFCO Industries, Inc. is engaged in the production of forgings and machined components primarily in the Aerospace and Energy markets. The processes and services include heat-treating and machining. The Company operates under one segment.
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