This decision has been made as part of a thorough and careful review of the company’s supply chain. A total of 65 employees will be affected by the closure.
Since 2003, the Dorval facility has bottled Smirnoff Ice, Smirnoff Ice Triple Black and Smirnoff Twisted V Flavors for Diageo’s Ready-to-Drink portfolio.
“We’re constantly reviewing our supply chain and looking for opportunities to drive greater cost efficiencies and effectiveness, while maintaining our commitment to the highest quality products,” said Mario Leduc, vice president Canada, bottling. “This is a tough business decision, but one that will help Diageo remain highly competitive in a declining but profitable RTD segment in Canada, and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the business and jobs for the future.”
Production will be moved to Delta Beverages in Woodbridge, Ontario.
“We will be providing counselling and reclassification/outplacement services to our employees to support them during these changes,” Leduc added.
Source: Diageo
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