Heather Bell
Radford city officials have received word that Moog, Inc. is closing its Radford facility.
According to Radford Mayor David Horton, the city was informed late Wednesday the West Rock Road facility will be closing its doors.
“We received word late today that Moog, Inc. will close its Radford facility located on West Rock Road,” said Horton. “We were told very little, but evidently employees were told today.”
“First and foremost, to the families and employees impacted – you have our greatest sympathy and I understand that workforce and transition support from the region and the state will be available to work with the affected personnel,” Horton said. “Second, we really don’t have all the information yet and how it will impact more things in Radford. Moog is an international company producing motion control products for many sectors of the economy and we hate to lose them in our community. We received a Work Adjustment and Retaining Notification Act message known as a WARN notice, from the company as required. This is the first WARN notice we have received since the foundry closed in 2013.”
“Monday, we have our regular city council meeting with a work session held jointly with the Economic Development Authority at 6:15 p.m.,” he continued. “We continue to work for both today and tomorrow in Radford and are dedicated to seeking more economic development and growth. Hopefully we will have a new partner in this wonderful building very soon. We are fortunate to have an excellent economic development director in Kim Repass and a city council and administration dedicated to finding solutions for Radford.”
