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Brown-Forman closing Louisville cooperage, reducing global workforce by 12%

Brown-Forman announced layoffs affecting about 12% of its global workforce and will close its Louisville cooperage by April 25, impacting approximately 210 employees.
The restructuring is expected to save the company $70 to $80 million annually and generate over $30 million from selling cooperage assets.
Lawson Whiting, President and CEO, expressed gratitude to affected employees and emphasized the company's commitment to supporting them during the transition.

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