Sony Closing 18M CD/Month Plant 318
coondoggie writes "Sony this week said it was shuttering one of its largest CD manufacturing plants — citing the impact of digital downloads and other economic issues. The plant, which has been in operation for some 50 years, first producing vinyl records, will close on March 31 and about 300 people will lose their jobs. The 500,000-square-foot warehouse began producing vinyl LPs in 1960 and moved to CD manufacturing in 1988. At its capacity, the plant was making 18 million CDs per month, according to its website."
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"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of rootkits suddenly cried out in terror."
Re:The eco-friendliness of downloads. (Score:4, Funny)
Don't be fooled. The summary says nothing of the sort.
It says it's "Shuttering" the plant - a clever mind game to make you think they mean "Shutting Down" but they are actually just installing new blinds for the windows. It says that on March 31 it will "Close" - they probably just mean locking up for the night. On April 1 they might "ReOpen". 300 people will lose their jobs? They didn't say who, when, or where, it was only implied at the plant, but its not really specific enough to be sure. They could mean just 300 people in general will lose their job. A very low-ball estimate, if you ask me.
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Re:The eco-friendliness of downloads. (Score:5, Funny)
It's a staggering amount for a single factory - enough to supply AOL for about three days!
Re:where do you think computers come from? (Score:5, Funny)
Damnit, don't tell me that now even plants are bad for the environment?! We just can't win!
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Re:The eco-friendliness of downloads. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:where do you think computers come from? (Score:4, Funny)
(I liked Reagan.)
I liked my greatgrandfather, too, but it didn't mean I would want him drooling on a desk in the Oval Office.