The Edge Moor plant has approximately 200 employees and 130 contractors. Chemours will redeploy employees wherever possible and where redeployment is not possible employees will receive severance benefits. "A plant closure is never an easy decision, because of its impact on people who are valued members of our company," said E. Bryan Snell, president of Chemours Titanium Technologies. "However, we believe this is the right business decision. Chemours is committed to the TiO 2 market, and these changes position us for growth in the industry." "Our manufacturing capabilities are our greatest strength," added Snell. "Our plants in Mississippi, Tennessee, Mexico and Taiwan enjoy industry-leading productivity, as well as the ability to use ore feedstock across the quality spectrum. These factors give us a low-cost position that is a key competitive advantage. Meanwhile, underused capacity at our Edge Moor plant keeps it from being cost-effective.