Eagle Machining - First Brands Group, LLC

First Brands Group filed a WARN Act notice saying it plans to permanently close its Eagle Machining facility at 705 North Fayette Street in Fayette, a move that could affect 251 employees. The notice states the closure process is expected to begin Feb. 27, 2026, when 248 employees are scheduled to be terminated; three additional employees will remain temporarily to assist with closure matters (one separating March 31, 2026, and two with no set dates). The company cited high operating costs, an unsustainable cost structure, and underperformance at the plant as reasons for the closure, while union leaders and employees raised concerns about the company’s bankruptcy, late payments to suppliers, and alleged mismanagement. The WARN notice encourages affected workers to contact the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for benefits and job assistance; First Brands representatives declined to confirm the notice when contacted.