HICKORY, N.C. -- CommScope Inc., infrastructure solutions maker for communication networks, plans to close its Jaguariuna, Brazil broadband facility as part of the company’s goal to eliminate duplicate manufacturing and distribution centers to reduce costs and enhance its long-term competitive position.
The Jaguariuna facility, which employs approximately 200 people and primarily produces broadband cable products, is expected to close by the end of September, with most equipment redeployed to other facilities elsewhere in the world.
The changes do not affect the company’s other Brazilian facility located in Sorocaba.
Separately, CommScope Europe S.P.R.L. has notified its Works Council of its intention to discontinue production activities at its facility in Seneffe, Belgium. A final decision on the proposed restructuring will be made after a consultation period with the Works Council.
The company also has notified employees of its intent to proceed with the closing of its Capriate, Italy facility, which was acquired as part of CommScope’s Andrew Corp., acquisition.
Some Capriate activities will be centralized in the company’s Agrate, Italy site.
Discussion is ongoing to finalize these consolidation plans.
