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Coca-Cola Closes Northampton Plant | Raleigh News
Coca-Cola is shutting down its Northampton, Massachusetts bottling plant — impacting 175 workers in August and November — as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and adapt to shifting consumer demands. Though first announced in 2021, the closure reflects a nationwide trend affecting hundreds of jobs across states like California and Michigan. Despite strong financial performance — net revenue up 12% in Q1 — the move underscores a strategic shift away from legacy facilities. The plant, once the town’s largest water user, also raises concerns about local utility costs and…
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