Commerce, Georgia-based SK Battery America, a subsidiary of SK On that produces high-energy-density lithium-ion battery cells for major automotive partners, has announced a major reduction in force at its Commerce plant.
The reduction impacted 958 employees.
According to a company statement, "To align operations to market conditions, SK Battery America has made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce. We appreciate employees' contributions and will work with those affected during this transition. SK Battery America remains committed to Georgia and to building a robust U.S. supply chain for advanced battery manufacturing. We are pursuing a range of future customers, including the Battery Energy Storage System arena."
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