Rockville, Maryland-based Chesapeake Bay Candle, a manufacturer and marketer of premium candles and other scented products, has announced that it will be closing their 125,000-square-foot Glen Burnie, Maryland manufacturing facility which will result in the layoffs of 125 full-time employees. The decision was driven by the company’s purchase in 2017 by Hoboken, New Jersey-based Newell Brands, best known for iconic brands like Paper Mate, Sharpie, Elmer’s, Coleman, Mr. Coffee, Rubbermaid, and competitor Yankee Candle.
Operations will be transferred to Newell’s Home Fragrance Division in Whatley, Massachusetts, the home of Yankee Candle. There is no doubt that there will be significant synergies and cost reduction as the two companies share designers, manufacturing, administrative and fulfillment operations.
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