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500 More Jobs On The Way!: Longaberger to shift to U.S.-made pottery

Posted By: Hija Chang on July 27, 2012


Firm says move should create 500 jobs over several years
Friday, July 27, 2012 11:50 AM

Newark-based basket-maker Longaberger Co. plans to return pottery manufacturing to the United States, anticipating the move will create 500 jobs over the next few years. CEO and President Tami Longaberger made the announcement at the company’s annual national sales convention in Columbus today.

More: http://www.dispatch.com/

(File Photo: Longaberger Co. is headquartered in Newark, Ohio.)
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