Wyo. wood-plastic maker Heartland closes doors

TORRINGTON, WYO. (Updated Sept. 25, 2:55 p.m. ET)  — Wood-plastic composite fence maker Heartland BioComposites LLC, which produces Prairie-Picket fencing, has shut down.

Local economic development officials in Torrington confirmed the business had closed earlier this month. About 25 people lost their job.

Lisa Johnson, executive director of the Goshen County Economic Development Corp., said the shutdown is permanent in a Sept. 25 telephone interview.

The 30,000-square-foot plant is for sale. There are two extrusion lines, as well as all of the necessary upstream and downstream auxiliary equipment necessary to manufacture composite fence panels, said Todd Johnson, president of Pinnacle Bank in Torrington, by phone.

Pinnacle Bank is overseeing the sale of the facility.

Company owner and President Heath Van Eaton could not be reached for comment.

Heartland uses a proprietary mix of wheat straw and recycled polyethylene.

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