Regal Beloit announces layoffs

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The state Department of Workforce Development announces that Regal Beloit America will permanently close its Durst division operations outside Clinton next spring, leaving 59 employees without jobs.

In a company letter addressed to the state, Regal said the facility at 5560 East Buss Road will close June 12th.

The first round of terminations will affect 16 people starting January 31st. The second phase will affect 39 employees, beginning March 13th. The remaining four employees will be terminated beginning May 30th.

The state will offer rapid response services to the company and the affected workers.

Regal’s Durst division manufactures gear drives and transmissions for vehicles used in forestry, mining, construction and agriculture.