Webcrafters Inc.

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MADISON, WI—Book manufacturer Webcrafters has completed the staff reduction program announced in March, with 127 employees opting for a voluntary separation package and just six leaving on an involuntary basis.

Webcrafters, a book manufacturer based in Madison, WI, reported that the final steps have been taken in its previously announced staff reduction program. A total of 127 employees chose a voluntary package, while six received notices of involuntary separation this week.

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MADISON, WI—Facing a shrinking book printing market, Webcrafters Inc. announced it would reduce its staff by 15 percent, a move that will result in the loss of 80-plus jobs, The Capital Times reported. The cuts will be made across the company, impacting manufacturing, office and supervisory staff.

Webcrafters Inc. will cut its staff of 540 by this fall. The cuts will affect all levels of the firm, including manufacturing, office and supervisory staff. A 15 percent reduction would mean more than 80 positions would be eliminated.

The company is offering voluntary separation packages to employees and says it hopes to limit the number of forced layoffs. Workers can receive up to six months' pay based on length of service if they choose to leave.

The company has been gradually downsizing from a peak of 700 about five years ago.

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