After decades of operation, the GAF asphalt shingle plant that sits on the Mississippi River’s west bank near the Lowry Avenue bridge has ceased production. The plant provided jobs to Minnesotans but also courted controversy due to its alleged pollution.
The update was confirmed by a GAF spokesperson, who in part said in a statement, “To best position GAF for continued long-term growth, we are strategically investing in the manufacturing sites that have the most significant advantages in scale and capability to meet our customers’ needs. As part of this effort, we have made the difficult decision to close our Minneapolis facility. We are grateful to our employees for their contributions to the business and are committed to assisting those impacted through this transition.”
The spokesperson added that production on the site has already ceased and that they’ve begun the decommissioning process, “…which will be conducted in accordance with all regulatory and remediation requirements.”…