Pennsylvania-based pultruder warns of potential layoffs due to material shortage
Bedford Reinforced Plastics Inc.
The winter storm that disrupted resin production is prompting a potential layoff at Bedford Reinforced Plastics Inc.
The Bedford, Pa.-based pultruder of structural fiberglass profiles notified employees and state officials that 80-100 temporary layoffs are possible.
Company officials are concerned about the supply of several raw materials, particularly polyester resin, following force majeure sales limits set two months ago, according to Mike Feight, BRP's sales and purchasing manager.
"We may not be able to receive enough raw materials for continuous operations." Feight said in a phone interview. "We gave this notice in the unlikely event we would have to shut down because of the force majeure in the industry."