Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, 701 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack

Saint-Gobain issued the following news release Wednesday morning:

“Today, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced that it will restructure its Composite Solutions business in the United States and will close its facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire. This decision comes after careful consideration and strategic evaluation of what is best for achieving Saint-Gobain’s core business goals and is in line with the company’s mission and plan.

The company values and thanks all of its employees for their hard work and is committed to supporting each employee through this transition. Alternative roles and relocation assistance will be offered to eligible employees who wish to remain with the company. Support packages will be made available to those who will not continue.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics will continue to work closely with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services on the ongoing environmental investigation and remediation effort, including providing bottled water and permanent alternate water, as appropriate, within the Consent Decree area.”