2/4/2009
Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement about the closure of Century Aluminum:
“I am truly saddened by today’s news. All the stakeholders involved – our Congressional delegation, local officials, the union, Century and its suppliers -- did everything humanly possible to save this plant.
“We all worked together in a gallant effort but we could not overcome the worldwide aluminum market conditions, which forced the company to make this decision.
“The company has promised to keep the plant in good condition so that if the market returns, there is the possibility of reopening. We continue our commitment to work tirelessly to bring any possible opportunities to the plant, and we will work closely with Century to make sure those opportunities can be realized.
“Our WORKFORCE WV team is prepared to help Century’s employees with training and other assistance to get them back to work as soon as possible.”
– Gov. Joe Manchin
Contact Information
Jama Jarrett or Melvin Smith
304-558-2000