Medical supply giant to close area facility, lay off more than 500 people

Stryker is shutting down its Lakeland production facility, will begin layoffs Dec. 31

LOOPNET: Stryker is closing it's facility in Lakeland and laying off 523 employees over the next two years.
LOOPNET: Stryker is closing it's facility in Lakeland and laying off 523 employees over the next two years.
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LAKELAND — Michigan-based medical technology and supply company Stryker is laying off 532 employees in the next two years as it closes and unwinds its Lakeland production facility.

 

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