According to a Press Release on the companies web site last week, “Following a thorough strategic review of our nylon films business, we announced a new strategic alliance with a leading producer of films for the flexible packaging industry and the closure of our Pottsville films plant, which will position us for improved performance in this industry".
It has been reported that 85 people are employed at the plant and will close July 1st, 2019.
AdvanSix is a spin-off of the company, "Honeywell". Honeywell has said they are not impacted by the closure.
AdvanSix has said they will be helping the employees find new jobs.