The elimination

of 180 jobs at TDK Electronic Corporation in Peachtree City will likely

be offset by a strong demand for jobs.

Tate Godfrey

told the Development Authority of Peachtree City Monday night that the

current job demand at other industries in the city will likely swallow

up those left jobless.

"Job demand

is still growing strong," Godfrey said, adding that Photocircuits

still needs people, Panasonic just expanded and SST is preparing to open

up.

"Hopefully,

it will get absorbed pretty quickly," he said.

Godfrey also

said there were several new industrial prospects that are "close"

to coming to Peachtree City.

TEC announced

last week that it will close its manufacturing operations at its local

plant, which produces VHS videotapes and recordable CDs. Although 180

jobs will be cut, as many as 100 of those could be hired for an expansion

and existing positions at TEC's sister company, TDK Components USA.

Approximately

100 employees will remain at the TEC plant for packaging purposes, according

to the company.

TEC recently

celebrated its 20th anniversary of manufacturing VHS tapes here. CD-R

production began approximately three years ago.

The company

will conduct job fairs at the plant and invite a variety of potential

employers to the plant in attempts to help employees find new jobs. It

will also hold employee workshops on resume preparation and successful

job interviewing skills.