The closing of one factory’s doors means a job-market window may open in Winnipeg.

Palliser Furniture announced today the closing of its Airdrie, Alberta plant and the transfer of Canadian manufacturing to its Winnipeg factory.

The 142,000-square ft. Alberta facility employees 135 furniture manufacturers and upholsterers who will all be phased out by November.

A release issued by the furniture magnate cites an inability to recruit and retain skilled workers and a rise in Mexican production as the reasons for the closing.

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