Tampa will lose part of its cigar heritage in August when Hav-A-Tampa lays off about 495 employees and closes a factory that has been operating since 1902, says the Tampa Tribune.
The company couldn't cope with a steep drop in consumer demand brought on by a large new tax on tobacco products.
Altadis will begin laying off workers immediately and will continue until the plant closes.
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