The building which up until just recently served as the home for a staple of what was the town's once dynamic manufacturing industry, like the business itself, is now in the process of moving on.

The old Taylor Box Company headquarters located at 239 Child St. in Warren, its current owner Pusterla 1880 only in recent days announcing it was shuttering operations there, is being put on the market by its deed-holder Daniel Shedd.

The property is being listed by Peter M. Scotti & Associates on offer at $2.75 million (www.scottirealtyri.com).

Shedd, of course, is the former owner/CEO of Taylor, which in 2023 sold/merged with Pustlera, a multi-national manufacturer based in Italy.

Pusterla desired to expand its footprint to the United States, buying both Taylor and Burt Rigid Box Inc. in Oneonta, N.Y. It also manufactures in Italy, France, Romania and the United Kingdom.

About two weeks ago, Pusterla made known its decision to close the Taylor plant and shift all of its U.S. operations to the Central New York state site of Burt.

Local activities will cease operations at the end of March with 39 employees possibly losing their jobs. A representative from Pusterla said some workers could stay on remotely, and all production staff were offered roles in New York. Those who chose not to relocate were urged to work with Rebecca Serencha, Human Resources Director for Pusterla North America. Serencha can be reached 401-245-5900.

The Taylor facility was originally relocated to Warren from Providence some 73 years ago. The company has a 140-year history locally. Shedd, himself, noted previously he had worked for the business since graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 1974 until the sale to Pusterla.

In a brief email exchange announcing his decision to sell the property, Shedd wrote, "I listed the building for sale," adding, "I am continuing to work at finding opportunities for all of my former employees."

The Child Street building sites on 2.4 acres and is described as being 51,000-square feet suitable for manufacturing or use as a warehouse. It includes offices and a design studio.

It was most recently assessed a value of $2,106,000. The property is zoned "M" for manufacturing.