The BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will close, affecting 1,200 workers. Michelin North America, Inc., announced the closure as part of a reorganization to consolidate production at a plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Consolidation and Job Loss
Operations in Tuscaloosa will begin winding down in phases early next year and are expected to conclude by the end of 2028. The company says it will begin discussions with union leaders to determine separation benefits for wage employees in Tuscaloosa, consistent with the current collective bargaining agreement and U.S. laws.
The reorganization will impact approximately 1,200 employees in Tuscaloosa, as tire-production and rubber-mixing activities gradually ramp down over the next two years. As the wind-down process is completed, Michelin North America intends to collaborate with public and private stakeholders to explore new missions for the Tuscaloosa site.
Original reporting: Alabama News Network — read the source article.
