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Workers wait as K-2 reman plant closure drags on
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By Thom Barker
Houston Today
Dec 13 2006
An unexpected closure of Houston’s K-2 remanufacturing plant has approximately 70 employees uncertain of their future.
Keriann Delege, a production worker and quality control officer for the plant said the worst part is not knowing from day-to-day when, or if, they will be back to work.
“No one is telling us much,” she said.
Although most people expect the shutdown will be temporary, an extended closure could have far-reaching implications.
“It’s not just us it’s also Kyahwood,” Delege said.
Kyahwood Forest Products is a major supplier to K-2. “It hasn’t affected our operation, yet,” said Jerry Young, Kyahwood mill manager.
Young said Pleasant Valley Remanufacturing has picked up most of the volume they lost when K-2 closed its doors.
Also potentially affected is Canfor who has a contract with the remanufacturer for processing of finger joint, or trim, blocks.
“Our hope is that the shutdown is temporary and they resume operations as soon as possible,” said Leroy Reitsma, Canfor Houston’s business development manager.
Speculation around Houston is the shutdown is related to an ongoing sale of the business.
Kerry Eglin, the plant’s current owner, could not be reached for comment.
-With files from
Diana Van der Woerd
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