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A manufacturing plant located in Elgin for more than 30 years will end its operations at the beginning of next year and lay off 111 employees.

Printpack Inc. will start the layoff process at its 1400 Abbott Drive building in early January, according to documents filed with the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification.

Layoffs will continue through April as the Atlanta-based company, which produces flexible and specialty rigid packaging, winds up business.

“It is never easy to make a decision that affects the lives and livelihoods of our association,” Chief Operating Officer Jack Austin said in a statement. “Our Elgin associates have demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism throughout the years. We are indebted to

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