Packard was a member of NTA since at least the 1980s and was active in our Wool Manufacturers Council. The company ceased U.S. production in 2002 but continued business in the U.S. for some time. Packard resigned NTA December 10, 2004.
| Company name: | L.W. Packard and Company, Inc. |
| Closing date: | Textile production ceased in 2002, company continued in other related business until 2004. |
| Jobs affected: | Number at closing unknown; earlier there were layoffs of 55 in June, 1999, and 120 in 1998. |
| Location(s): | Ashland, N.H. |
| Type of facility: | Woolen spinning and weaving. |
| Union (if any): | Non-union. |
| Source(s) of information: | L.W. Packard press release, June 23, 1999, Dan Brown (company employee) phone interview, February 16, 1999, John Glidden (company CEO) phone interview, January 23, 2007. |