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Jump to full article: Selma (AL) Times-Journal, 2008-10-01
Author: Leesha Faulkner Selma Times-Journal
Intro: The increased battle against tobacco — smoking restrictions, rising taxes and government regulations — has resulted in part to the closing of The Cigar Factory in Selma.
An official at the factory said Tuesday the last production day is Nov. 14. People will receive paychecks through Dec. 5, said Vlencon Brown, the plant manger.
Altadis U.S.A. owns the plant, which has manufactured blunt-shaped cigars.
Richard C. McKenzie, senior vice president of human resources for Altadis, said a decrease in consumer demand for the blunt-shaped cigar is another reason for the factory’s closure.
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