Johnson Outdoors plant closed due to flooding

30/06/2006

Outdoor recreation company Johnson Outdoors Inc. has been force to temporarily close its Binghamton, New York, plant and administrative offices due to flooding from heavy rains.

Binghamton is home to Johnson Outdoors' Outdoor Equipment Group business, which produces consumer, commercial and military tents and camping equipment.

The company's finished goods warehouse has been unaffected by the flooding and remains open, with shipments expected to resume once local roads have reopened next week.

According to the company, neither the full extent of damage nor the financial impact due to the flooding is known at present.