Warsaw, Indiana-based Dalton Corporation, a producer of iron castings for automotive, construction, agricultural, and other industries, has announced the permanent closure of its Warsaw, Indiana, foundry operation.
The closure will impact 262 employees through layoffs, commencing on February 27, 2026, and is expected to be completed by March 1, 2026.
It appears that the closure is connected to Dalton's parent corporation, Cleveland, Ohio-based First Brands Group, which filed for bankruptcy in September 2025 and is shutting down parts of its North American business after top lenders refused to provide additional funding.
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