AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT DR1V

Stephen Levine December 15, 2020

Lake Forest, Illinois-based DRiV Incorporated, a supplier of OEM and aftermarket automotive products and services, has announced the closing of its York, Pennsylvania warehouse and relocating the company's distribution operations to its Smyrna, Tennessee distribution center. The relocation will result in 233 layoffs which are scheduled to occur between January 2021 and the end of February 2021. The warehouse is scheduled to close by February 28, 2021.

According to a company statement, “The company announced in November the decision to close its York, Pennsylvania, Distribution Center This decision is due to the current business environment in combination with the need to move to a more centralized business distribution model. The closure is effective February 28, 2021. It is important to emphasize that the decision was based on economic realities and in no way, reflects the performance of the York, Pennsylvania Distribution Center. The employees at this location have worked diligently to successfully satisfy our aftermarket customers.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BCS AUTOMOTIVE INTERFACE SOLUTIONS (03/31/24)

Stephen Levine December 8, 2020

Am I Next? BCS Automotive Interface Solutions shutters plant.

MARCH 31, 2024 — CLOSURE OF WINONA PLANT

The company has announced the closure of its Winona, Minnesota, manufacturing facility in the second half of 2024. The facility manufactures automotive keyless entry system components and assemblies.

The closure will impact 123 workers.

According to plant manager Aaron MacLennan, “It is anticipated that approximately 123 hourly and salaried employees will be affected by the ‘mass layoff’ which will occur in phases with layoffs expected to begin Q3/Q4. This ‘mass layoff’ and plant closure is considered permanent.”

DECEMBER 8, 2020 — Original post…

Farmington, Michigan-based BCS Automotive Interface Solutions, an automotive supplier specializing in controls systems for vehicle interiors, including access systems such as electronic and mechanical steering column locks, passive entry systems, and remote keyless entry systems, has announced 135 employee layoffs and the permanent closure of its 62,500 square-foot auto parts plant in Aurelius, New York on February 28, 2021.

The decision was a business matter involving the consolidation of manufacturing and a slowdown in the global automotive industry.

Employees were warned about the plant's closure in March 2020 after a 2019 company facilities study that examined the potential transfer of product manufacturing and closure of one or more of the company's manufacturing sites. The company's workload will be distributed to other company facilities.

According to a company spokesperson, “Decisions that have such a profound and direct impact on the lives of our employees and their families are extraordinarily difficult. Unfortunately, this action is necessary for the long-term health of BCS Automotive Interface Solutions."

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT TENNECO (01/06/25)

Stephen Levine October 28, 2020

JANUARY 6, 2025 — EL PASO, TEXAS

As part of its ongoing restructuring and cost containment efforts, the company has announced the downsizing of its El Paso, Texas facility and the layoff of 140 employees in five phases commencing on February 15, 2025.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022— PLANY CLOSURE IN JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA

The company has announced the closure of its ride control and emissions products plant n Jeffersonville, Indiana impacting 123 employees in stages until the plant closes in February 2023.

According to the company, the closure is due to the loss of business that generates approximately 22% of the revenue at the Jeffersonville location.

JULY 3, 2022 — IT BEGINS

Layoffs at the Tenneco plant in Kettering have begun as the facility moves toward fully and permanently closing in November 2021.

According to a company spokesperson, “As part of our previously announced plan to close the Kettering facility by the end of 2023, we are eliminating some positions this week, affecting 54 team members.”

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 — PLANT CLOSURE IN KETTERING, OHIO PLANNED.

The company has announced its intention to close its Kettering, Ohio shock absorber manufacturing facility before the end of 2023. The closure will impact approximately 648 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, “This difficult decision is part of the company’s need to realign its manufacturing footprint to respond to changing market conditions and capacity requirements. This is a great team in Kettering and we recognize the impact this action will have on our team members. We will work to provide transition assistance for all affected team members, including some opportunities to transfer to other Tenneco locations.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 — Original post…

Lake Forest, Illinois-based Tenneco, a manufacturer of automotive components including original and aftermarket equipment, has announced the layoff of 350 employees located at the company's piston manufacturing facility in South Bend, Indiana. The work will be distributed to other Tenneco facilities.

The 260,000 square-foot facility was acquired from federal Mogul two years ago and now represents excess space that may be available for lease or sales.

According to a company spokesperson, the decision was “difficult, but necessary” occasioned by the status of the market for the company's piston products. “This particular action isn’t related to current market conditions. We have a systemic profitability challenge we have to correct.”