(Plymouth, MN) — A Plymouth-based custom-metal manufacturer is shutting down three of its Minnesota plants. J&E Cos also plans to lay off 145 employees. The shops are located in Lakeville, Plymouth, and Shakopee. The Plymouth headquarters and factory are expected to lose 70 skilled machinists, welders, engineers, laser machine operators, and more. The Lakeville facility is losing 45 workers, and Shakopee is laying off 30 workers.
