Lathrop's Pilkington glass plant to close next year

Lathrop's 50-year-old Pilkington glass plant will cease production early next year, affecting about 115 workers, its corporate parent confirmed Tuesday.

In a news release, NSG Group officials cited the plant’s near-term need for repairs, as well as new pollution-control equipment to meet air-quality standards.

“Unfortunately, the required investment is not economically feasible in light of the current market conditions,” the statement said.

Read Wednesday's Record for more on this story by staff writer Reed Fujii.