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Sumitomo Rubber USA to Lay Off Nearly 1,400 Workers at Tonawanda Plant

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,400
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Tonawanda, NY, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC has announced layoffs affecting nearly 1,400 workers at its Tonawanda plant. This decision follows ongoing challenges faced by the company, leading to significant workforce reductions. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The company has been struggling with market conditions, prompting the need for these cuts. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately, impacting a substantial portion of the workforce at the facility.

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC cut 1,400 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,400 employees.

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Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
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2
EVENTS TRACKED
1,400
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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