"All the equipment from the Barbourville plants is being transferred," he said. "We are not adding additional capacity, and will continue with the existing capacity. Customers are being contacted about the closure." "While it was a very difficult decision to close our spacer facility in Kentucky, we believe this consolidation will allow us to better serve our customers through streamlined operations," said David D. Petratis, president and chief executive officer. The restructuring plan also includes the consolidation of administrative functions, as well as research and development, making Wilson the general manager of Insulated Glass Systems. The consolidation of operations and the subsequent closure of the Barbourville facility are expected to be completed during Quanex's fiscal third quarter 2012.