Clemens Food Group moving Kunzler plant out of Lancaster
After Lancaster-based Kunzler & Company was purchased by Clemens Food Group back in May, the company announced it will move the plant out of Lancaster, along with terminating the contracts of nine employees.
The communications manager for Clemens Food Group released a statement to News 8 on Monday evening, which can be viewed below.
"As previously announced, Clemens Food Group (CFG) has made the business decision to move the Kunzler Smoked Meats and Branded Franks production areas out of the Lancaster facility in an effort to streamline operations. As of today, CFG has moved Lancaster Smoked Meats production to our state-of-the-art Smoked Meats facility in Hatfield, PA.
"In addition, Hatfield and Kunzler branded franks production has moved to a co-packer. Due to a significant reduction in production and delivery routes, nine Teamsters Local Union No. 771 members were notified that their contract would be terminated as of Friday, September 27, 2024. CFG is committed to meeting with the Teamsters' representation this week to engage in effects bargaining for those affected in the termination."
CFG also said the Lancaster building is for sale but are working to find a buyer that will continue operations and maintain jobs in the area.
