Troy, Michigan-based RESRG Automotive, a Tier 1 automotive parts supplier specializing in polymer molding, plating, painting, and finishing for exterior and interior vehicle systems, has announced the closure of its Evansville, Indiana, electroplating facility by December 31, 2026.
The closure will impact 266 employees, including 212 hourly and 54 salaried workers, in five phases, starting in June 2026 and continuing through December 2026.
It is believed that the decision was driven by declining demand for chrome-plated plastic components and by post-merger consolidation following Connecticut-based Atlas Holdings' acquisition of SRG Global and REHAU Automotive.
The company is also discontinuing operations at its Farmington, Missouri, electroplating facility.
A company spokesperson noted, “The difficult decision is not a reflection of the hard work and commitment of RESRG employees.”
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