Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Forvia, an automotive components supplier specializing in seating and interior components, has announced the closure of its metals department located in Highland Park, Michigan.The metal-forming facility provides seating components for the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Production is being moved to Mexico.
The relocations of the Highland Park metals department will impact 268 employees and be completed by complete by January 31, 2023.
According to a company spokesperson, "Changes like these help us effectively and efficiently leverage our manufacturing footprint, better service our customers and leverage utilization to meet our production requirements."
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