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Kraft Canada to close Oakville plant in 2013 Kraft Canada announced late yesterday (Thursday) that it intends to close its Oakville, manufacturing facility in the third quarter of 2013. The plant, located at 2830 Plymouth Dr., makes coffee for retail and foodservice customers. The approximately 65 employees of the Oakville plant were informed of the company's plans prior to the announcement being made public. "After careful analysis and review, we identified some opportunities to gain efficiencies, combine production and reduce expenses across our manufacturing facilities," said Julie Edwards, vice president, Integrated Supply Chain, Kraft Canada. "Our Oakville facility is very under-utilized and we don't see that changing. We will consolidate production at other facilities within our network that have capacity," said Edwards in relation to the closure announcement. The site's foodservice beverage equipment service centre will also close next year. "This is not a reflection on our employees in Oakville," Edwards said. "This is a strategic decision that has nothing to do with their performance, which has been excellent. We will be working with our 15 · Friday, November 23, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com r 23 - 25 November Careport Centre, Hamilton (corner of Aberdeen & Longwood) Brought to you by "This is not a reflection on our employees in Oakville. This is a strategic decision that has nothing to do with their performance, which has been excellent." Julie Edwards, vice president, Integrated Supply Chain, Kraft Canada employees to help them through this transition." The company plans to sell the property once production has ended. Kraft acquired the plant in 1991. Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is North America's fourth largest consumer packaged food and beverage company, with revenues of approximately $19 billion in 2011. Launched as a public and independent company on Oct. 1, 2012, the new Kraft has the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse. The company has an unrivaled portfolio of products in the beverages, cheese, convenient meals and grocery categories. Its iconic brands include Kraft, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Planters and JELL-O. Kraft has 25,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. Make your list... and check it twice! Christmas Gift Shopping Santa Christmas Decor Demonstrations Stress Releases for the Holidays Christmas Cooking Christmas Wrapping ChristmasTrees Prize Giveaways $10 Admission Fri: 5-9pm, Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 10am-5pm thechristmasshow.ca | 289-337-8002 marquis dreamstore.ca TheChristmasShow Christmas_Show A DIVISION OF Wishlist November 23-25 Careport Centre, Hamilton Kids, get your crayons and markers out! Colour to win! Bring this to The Christmas Show to enter for your chance to win a City Parent Activity Gift Pack! Name: ............................................................................................................................ Age: 4-7 years old 8-11 years old Parent's Name: .............................................................................................................. Phone/Email: ................................................................................................................. No purchase necessary. Contest open to Ontario residents between the ages of 4 and 11 years of age, with parental or guardian consent. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Two (2) grand prizes will be awarded, consisting of a $50 gift pack (activity book, toy and candy) from City Parent. Approximate retail value of the grand prize is $50.00 CDN. Contest closes Sunday November 25, 2012 at 5:00 pm ET. To enter and for complete contest rules visit www.thechristmasshow.ca/contests.