The MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) wants to discontinue operations at its manufacturing unit in Washington Court House, Ohio (U.S.A) where the group manufactures dispensers for the personal care and beauty industry.

The company’s capacity to supply these products will not be affected. The transition is expected to be completed by the end of 2009,MWV said in release.

Actually, production and equipment will be transferred from Washington Court House to the Group’s other plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. However, a small component manufacturing presence should be maintained at Washington Court House.

This action is part of the company’s cost reduction program, announced earlier this month.