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Felman Shutdown Leaves 98 Workers in Limbo | Charleston News
Felman Production, the only U.S. maker of ferro-silicomanganese—a critical steel ingredient—is shutting down its furnaces by August’s end, triggering layoffs for nearly 100 workers in Mason County. Though the company says this is a temporary six-month pause, most staff will be let go after mid-September, leaving only essential roles intact. The move stems from brutal market pressures: plummeting product prices, foreign competition, and weak demand—all symptoms of a global economy squeezing American manufacturing. For this vital industry hub, the shutdown isn’t just a business decision—it’s a…
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