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Borden plant to close in January

The Borden plant in Lafayette will close its operations in January, affecting local employment and the area's manufacturing sector. The closure marks the end of operations for the dairy processing facility that has served the Acadiana region.

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Lafayette Borden dairy facility set to close in 2027

Borden Dairy will permanently close its Lafayette facility on January 9, 2027, ending more than 60 years of operations in the region. The closure will result in the loss of over 100 jobs for local workers.

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