JACKSON, MI -- Sparton Corp. will idle its London, Ontario, Canada, facility this week, and will shutter the site by April 30, the company said today, citing economic conditions.

Twenty-four salaried and 63 hourly employees are affected.

“It’s an unfortunate situation, but it’s a necessary action for our company to take as part of our plan to return to profitability and remain competitive in today’s market,” said Cary Wood, CEO. “Work levels at the facility have decreased dramatically because of customer cutbacks and the need to end a loss-generating contract with a major customer. We, therefore, had to evaluate all our options and reached this extremely difficult decision.”

The facility is part of the company’s electronics manufacturing business and produces printed circuit boards. Remaining customer business is being transferred to Sparton’s Brooksville, FL, facility, and deliveries should not be affected, the company said in a statement.

Earlier this year, Sparton said it would close its Jackson, MI, manufacturing plant.