MANATEE COUNTY – Lockheed Martin Corp. plans to close its Gyrocam Systems plant in southern Manatee County later this winter, eliminating 57 local jobs.

The giant defense contractor notified state employment officials last week that it was permanently shutting down the plant on March 15.

A company spokeswoman said Friday that 22 of the employees will transfer to plants in Orlando or Ocala, where the Gyrocam work is being absorbed. (Read More)

Via Herald Tribune