September 13, 2021 3:40 a.m. 

In the KQEN Business Spotlight:

On August 25th, Roseburg Forest Products announced that it will close its Dillard Particleboard plant within the next 60 days as part of a larger strategic reorganization of the company’s western operations. Nearly 180 people currently work at the plant.

A release said in an effort to address some of the anxiety and concerns tied to the announced closure, Roseburg leaders met with crew members on Thursday to inform them that each one would be provided a position opportunity with the company. The release said there are no details available pending the meeting with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters in the next few days to resolve process and related issues. Further communications will occur after the company and union finalize the next steps.

Kellye Wise, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Labor said, “We know that our team members were anxious about their future, so wanted to ease that anxiety as best we can at this point”. Wise said he hopes this messaging provides affected team members with some assurance as the company works with the union to create smooth transitions.