AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT EATON CORPORATION (09/15/2021)

Am I Next? Eaton plant closure and outsourcing to Mexico.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 — FACILITY CLOSURE IN WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN WITH 56 LAYOFFS

The company has announced the closure of its Watertown facility with 56 phased layoffs between November 8, 2021, and December 31, 2021.

The decision was driven by the company’s plans to the company’s decision to offshore its U.S. Industrial Control Division operations from Watertown, Wisconsin to Juarez, Mexico,

A company spokesperson noted, “With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting the global economy and our manufacturing sites, we must align our business and plant operations with market conditions to remain competitive.”

MAY 25, 2021— Original post…

Beachwood, Ohio-based Eaton Corporation USA), an international supplier of industrial and commercial power solutions domiciled in Dublin, Ireland, has announced the closure of its Hastings, Nebraska plant which produces gears for use in automotive differentials and industrial applications. The closure is scheduled to be completed by July 2022 and will impact approximately 83 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, "The production of differential gears will be transferred to their plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico as Eaton’s Vehicle Group continues to adjust its footprint to best serve our customers. This consolidation will allow for operational efficiencies and increased utilization by capitalizing on existing gear machining and heat-treating scale in SLP. This closure is not a reflection on the Hastings employees’ contributions or their commitment to the business. We understand this announcement brings uncertainty for employees and their families, and we plan to provide support throughout the transition.”

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