The company also announced that during this time of steel price escalations and supply uncertainty, it was consolidating and relocating portions of two of its manufacturing operations.

Williams Bridge Company will take the opportunity to consolidate and "right size" its operations by significantly downsizing the Manassas plant. Redundant operations will be eliminated and the company's larger plant in Richmond, Virginia will become the primary production facility. In addition to the consolidation, Williams Bridge Company will be investing in technology to improve quality and further reduce costs. Layoffs in Manassas will begin immediately and will be completed in early August. The sales and administration functions will remain in Manassas. These changes will enhance opportunities for future business success and further the company's ability to produce high quality products.

S.I.P. Inc. of Delaware is also taking the opportunity to "right size" its operations. This subsidiary will move its Wilmington, Delaware operations to its plant in Gadsden, Alabama. It is anticipated that relocation will occur prior to September 1. All of these measures were taken to reduce operating costs and to improve value for customers. To assure customer service and timely response in the Middle Atlantic and Northeast, a small distribution facility will be established at the Richmond plant mentioned above.

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