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GE Vernova Closes Wind Blade Factory, Resulting in Nearly 1,000 Layoffs in Pernambuco

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,000 OF 80,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Pernambuco, Brazil.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

GE Vernova Inc. has laid off nearly 1,000 employees following the closure of its wind blade factory in Pernambuco, Brazil. The decision to shut down the facility was part of a broader restructuring effort within the company. This closure has significantly impacted the local workforce, as the factory was a major employer in the region. The layoffs occurred in early October 2023, marking a significant reduction in the company's operational capacity in Brazil. The closure reflects ongoing challenges in the renewable energy sector and the company's strategic adjustments to its operations.

GE Vernova Inc. cut 1,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.3% of the 80,000 people GE Vernova Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 4 layoff events at GE Vernova Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,200 employees.

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GE Vernova Inc.GEV
Utilities · 80,000 employees
4
EVENTS TRACKED
2,800
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 23, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025