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Something sucked the air out of Shop Vac Corp., and 437 Pa. employees and a storied firm are out of luck

Shop Vac blamed its closure on COVID-19. Employees and community leaders say the cause of the family-owned company’s demise was closer to home.

Terminated Shop Vac employees picket in front of the company's headquarters in Williamsport, Pa., in September. The company abruptly announced its closure on Sept. 15.
Terminated Shop Vac employees picket in front of the company's headquarters in Williamsport, Pa., in September. The company abruptly announced its closure on Sept. 15.Read moreKAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY / Sun-Gazette