RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, Pa.,
April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] is temporarily suspending production
operations at its facilities in Ridley
Township, Pennsylvania, in light of the company's continuous
assessment of the spread of COVID-19 in the region. This action is
intended to ensure the well-being of employees, their families and
local communities, and will include an orderly shutdown consistent
with requirements of U.S. and global defense customers.
Boeing will suspend operations beginning at the end of day on
Friday, April 3. The site includes
manufacturing and production facilities for military rotorcraft,
including the H-47 Chinook, V-22 Osprey and MH-139A Grey Wolf.
Defense and commercial services work and engineering design
activities are also performed at the site.
The suspension of operations will last two weeks, with return to
work on April 20. During the
suspension, Boeing will continue to monitor government guidance and
actions on COVID-19 and associated impacts on company operations.
The company will conduct additional deep cleaning activities at
buildings across the site and establish rigorous criteria for
return to work.
"Suspending operations at our vital military rotorcraft
facilities is a serious step, but a necessary one for the health
and safety of our employees and their communities," said
Steve Parker, Vertical Lift vice
president and general manager, and Philadelphia site senior executive. "We're
working closely with government and public health officials in the
tri-state region. We're also in contact with our customers,
suppliers and other stakeholders affected by this temporary
suspension as we assist in the national effort to combat the spread
of COVID-19."
Philadelphia area employees who
can work from home will continue to do so. Those who cannot work
remotely will receive paid leave for the 10 working days – double
the normal company policy.
When the suspension is lifted, Boeing Philadelphia will restart
production in an orderly manner with a focus on safety, quality and
meeting customer commitments. This is a key step to enabling the
recovery of the defense and aerospace sectors.
Contact:
Andrew Africk
Boeing Communications
+1-610-379-6208
andrew.africk@boeing.com
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