Georgetown steel mill to shut down
GEORGETOWN — The steel mill is shutting down and laying off 242 workers until the market improves.
ArcelorMittal said the shutdown is part of its move to temporarily cut global production of steel by 45 percent.
Company spokesman Adam Warrington says the steel company is working with the local United Steelworkers to help the workers and their families make it through the shutdown and hopes to bring many of the employees back whenever the mill reopens.
The mill also shut down for more than a month at the end of 2008 because of a steep decline in orders.
The Georgetown mill makes wire that goes into tires and components for appliances.
ArcelorMittal operates in more than 60 countries.
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crankyyankee (anonymous) says...
I hope those 242 workers got the "Change" they wanted last election!
May 13, 2009 at 8:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
commonsence (anonymous) says...
cy...thanks for making all us yankees look bad with your insensitive and idiotic remark. Prayers go out to all of the families as they go through a difficult period.
May 13, 2009 at 9:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
theronce (anonymous) says...
These are among the better paying jobs in SC. Most of Gtown will feel it.
May 13, 2009 at 10:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
Steel Mill has been hurting for along time.
I feel for all the workers.
May 13, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TheTruthFighter (anonymous) says...
This is tragic! I know that area and this will affect many businesses in that market. McDonalds, etc The town will virtually be a ghost town. Where is the Gov when you need him?
May 13, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jammer (anonymous) says...
TruthFighter, the Gov?? it's Obama that said he'll bail everyone out, not the Gov...
where's Ob? and all his empty promises?? you get what you voted for... and I'm sure nearly all of GT voted for him, so I hope they like the change they put in office...
May 13, 2009 at 7:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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