Schott's division in Luzerne County (USA) is cutting jobs. Around 50 workers will lose their jobs. The division manufactures optical glass used in equipment such as microscopes and telescopes as well as eyeglasses. All the employees affected by the layoff work in the eyeglass division. New technologies and competition from Asia are said to be the reason. Schott have ten plants in the USA.
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Journal Title
Glassonweb News 20/09/04
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News Items
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N 1571