Searay plant closing

That's sucks. The Riverview plant was where my boat was built. How many people live near that area. 275 isn't a huge number for job loss, but it is to the 275 people. That's no good/
 
Most of the 240DA-280DAs and larger sport boats where built at Riverview. I've toured it a couple times. The other Knoxville plant they are talking about is next door to it. That is where they build the sport cruisers up to the 340, I guess the 350DA now.
 
A Very GOOD friend in customer service lost his job today. Its a big loss for us loyal customers . He was a very good reason i kept going back . Searay might have just screwed the poooch for this customer.


Rob
 
I have also heard rumors within the industry, that Brunswick has produced all the boats they intend to produce for the 2009 model year.
 
Nehalennia said:
That's sucks. The Riverview plant was where my boat was built. How many people live near that area. 275 isn't a huge number for job loss, but it is to the 275 people. That's no good/
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The number was just upped to 575 losing their jobs (same article link)

Combine that with Goody's liquidation being announced today, and it has not been a good day for those of us in Knoxville. Thankfully, I work in the automotive industry, so I'm safe...err....ugh. :(

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jan/06/reuters-goodys-liquidating/

EDIT: Alcoa just announced they are cutting 450 jobs in Knoxville (area) today also. And the hits just keep on comin'! On a happier note, anyone have pics of the new Sundancer 54 mentioned in Sea Ray Living?
 
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