The former president of Barrett-Haentjens and Weir Hazleton says the closing of the facility after 99 years is a “bad decision” that is going to cost Weir in money and reputation. Weir announced last month it is closing the Hazleton facility, which manufactures specialty slurry pumps for use in mining, steel and other various markets, in March. Closing the plant represents an about-face for Peter Haentjens,…