MARIETTA, Ga. - Tyco is closing its Marietta plant, a move that will affect about 335 employees.

The company that manufactures hygiene products is consolidating operations at a plant in Greenwood, S.C.

The move is designed to keep the company competitive, as the plant in South Carolina makes a similar product line, said Shay Studley-Toland, director of communications for Tyco's health care division.

The closure of the Marietta plant will take place over the next 12 to 15 months.