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WI Plant Closure Seen as Example for Private-Equity Reform
WI Plant Closure Seen as Example for Private-Equity Reform JANESVILLE, Wis. -- A Wisconsin city that has seen its share of manufacturing jobs leave is experiencing pain again, prompting workers and financial-reform advocates to speak out about the impact of private equity firms.
Janesville-based Hufcor, which was acquired by OpenGate Capital in 2017, is scheduled to close its plant in the near future. ...(Read More)