Aerospace plant in eastern Ontario to shut down after 60+ years
An aerospace plant that has been a landmark in Arnprior, Ont., for more than 60 years is set to permanently close in March, according to the facility's owner.
![Aerospace plant in eastern Ontario to shut down after 60+ years](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7064961.1703090850!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/arnprior-aerospace-flags-jpeg.jpeg)
![The Arnprior Aerospace plant next to the town's airport first opened in 1954, and at its peak employed more than 900 workers. This week's announcement means 71 workers will be laid-off, according to the worker's union. Arnprior Aerospace company sign outside its plant.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7064961.1703090850!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/arnprior-aerospace-flags-jpeg.jpeg)
An aerospace plant that has been a landmark in Arnprior, Ont., for more than 60 years is set to permanently close in March, according to the facility's owner.