Burlington Homes laying off workers

[MaineDem]

OXFORD - Burlington Homes of Maine is laying off 10 to 12 employees as it awaits orders and weathers a nationwide crisis affecting the home mortgage industry.

"It's a small layoff, 10 to 12 people," said Frank Sweetser, Burlington's general manager, who was reached by phone at his home late Wednesday night.

Sweetser said Burlington, a maker of manufactured homes, employees about 80 people in total, including salespeople and others.

Glenn Hodgdon of Oxford, Burlington's production manager, said by phone that the plant will be closing for four to six weeks. During that time salespeople will be taking orders and the facility will gear up to resume production in late January or early February.

http://www.sunjournal.com/story/242996-3/OxfordHills/Burlington_Homes_laying_off_workers/

I think it is Oxford Homes that's facing bankruptcy because of the slowdown in home building - and the mortgage problems. It's pretty good sized industry in the Oxford Hills area.

[mainegreen]

1. It's one of the last big blue collar industries left in the tri-town area.

It's a shame to see it struggle like this.

[luckyleftyme2]

2. gee 10-12 people

thats a pretty good percentage of that company if they only have 90 employees.
I also think it may be the slow time of the year for them. right before xmas it happened to me in my younger days,its tough but some how you survive!