FRANCONIA TWP., Pa. – Meatpacking company JBS USA has announced its intention to close two plants, including a facility in Montgomery County.
The plant at 249 Allentown Road in Franconia Township is known as the company’s Souderton facility.
“These decisions are never easy because they directly affect our team members and the communities where we operate,” said Wesley Batista Filho, CEO of JBS USA, in a news release. “We are deeply grateful to the team members at these facilities for their efforts and contributions over many years. Our focus right now is on supporting them with transparency, respect, and access to new opportunities wherever possible.”…