CDS Global in Red Oak to close

[Ankeny Husker Freak]

Another blow to the Red Oak & SW IA economy, it was announced today at work that the RO facility will close for good June 30.

[econboy]

While sad, it's not a shocker. Nothing really to BE in Red Oak for as far as a company named "CDS Global" would be concerned when there are far more urban and densley populated centers that are cheaper now than 2 years ago.

[Ankeny Husker Freak]

While sad, it's not a shocker. Nothing really to BE in Red Oak for as far as a company named "CDS Global" would be concerned when there are far more urban and densley populated centers that are cheaper now than 2 years ago.

I have read and re-read what you've said a 1,000 times and I still have no idea what you are talking about.

CDS has been in Red Oak for 20 plus years and we do have offices in Canada, the UK, and Australia.

[mustang84]

This will be a major blow for Red Oak. CDS is also in my hometown of Harlan and has been the largest employer in the community for decades. Their old building was built in 1980, but they constructed a brand new facility in 2003 so my hometown may have lucked out.

At this website you can see all the different facilities: http://www.cds-global.com/about/locations/

[econboy]

While sad, it's not a shocker. Nothing really to BE in Red Oak for as far as a company named "CDS Global" would be concerned when there are far more urban and densley populated centers that are cheaper now than 2 years ago.

I have read and re-read what you've said a 1,000 times and I still have no idea what you are talking about.

CDS has been in Red Oak for 20 plus years and we do have offices in Canada, the UK, and Australia.

What I am saying is, while the other CDS locations are still operating, there was something about Red Oak that was deemed not cost effective enough which caused it to close. One of those factors is where you are at. In this era of "where it's at" mentality in terms of geography, this seems to be the issue from an outsiders perspective. Another is often available workforce, etc.

Why else WOULD they close Red Oak and not anywhere elseville?

[SharpHawkeye]

While sad, it's not a shocker. Nothing really to BE in Red Oak for as far as a company named "CDS Global" would be concerned when there are far more urban and densley populated centers that are cheaper now than 2 years ago.

I have read and re-read what you've said a 1,000 times and I still have no idea what you are talking about.

CDS has been in Red Oak for 20 plus years and we do have offices in Canada, the UK, and Australia.

What I am saying is, while the other CDS locations are still operating, there was something about Red Oak that was deemed not cost effective enough which caused it to close. One of those factors is where you are at. In this era of "where it's at" mentality in terms of geography, this seems to be the issue from an outsiders perspective. Another is often available workforce, etc.

Why else WOULD they close Red Oak and not anywhere elseville?

You mean like Harlan, Boone, Tipton or Wilton, where CDS also has offices?

[econboy]

There's always a reason...

Why Red oak?

You mean like Harlan, Boone, Tipton or Wilton, where CDS also has offices?

For now.

[Mastermind]

I didnt want to create a new thread for this, so i will throw it hear. CDS is adding 135 customer service jobs, 50 in DSM 85 in Boone.
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