Saint-Gobain to Close Merrimack Facility Amid PFAS Controversy

French manufacturing company Saint-Gobain has announced the closure of its Merrimack facility in New Hampshire, which has been at the center of a PFAS contamination controversy. The closure comes shortly after the facility was granted a permit to operate until 2028. Saint-Gobain cited a restructuring of its Composite Solutions business as the reason for the closure. The company will continue to work with state regulators on environmental investigation and remediation efforts, providing alternative drinking water to affected properties. The closure will affect 164 employees, and the official closing date is expected to be determined based on existing contracts and may extend into 2024.