Tenneco, Inc. Closes Arkansas Plant, Impacting Workforce

Tenneco, Inc. has announced the permanent closure of its 55-year-old plant in Arkansas, resulting in the layoff of approximately 300 employees. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts aimed at improving operational efficiency. The closure is effective immediately, impacting the local workforce significantly. Tenneco has indicated that this move is necessary to adapt to changing market conditions and to streamline its operations. The company has not specified any plans for future employment opportunities for the affected workers.

LayoffTalk has tracked 9 layoff events at Tenneco, Inc. since October 2023, including 140 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 8 additional events known from news reporting.