Employees at Monarch Cement Company received notice recently of an “anticipated” shutdown, something that hasn’t happened for almost 30 years.
“The exact timing will depend on the strength of our market as we head into late fall and early winter,” Monarch president, Walter Wulf Jr., said. “That is often dictated by weather conditions.”
Approximately 85 hourly employees were advised of the possible temporary layoff in advance to let them plan accordingly. When storage silos become full, they will be notified seven days prior to shutting…
