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Tenneco Plant Closure Leads to Job Losses

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EFFECTIVE DATE
May 5, 2026

What we know

Location: Cookeville, Tennessee, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Tenneco, Inc. has announced the closure of its plant in Cookeville, Tennessee, resulting in the layoff of approximately 200 employees. The decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. The plant's closure is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, impacting the local workforce significantly. Tenneco has cited ongoing challenges in the automotive market as a contributing factor to this difficult decision. The company is working to support affected employees during this transition period.

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.

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Tenneco, Inc.TEN
Consumer Discretionary · 78,000 employees
9
EVENTS TRACKED
140
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED MAY 6, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026