French tire manufacturer Michelin announced its decision to wind down tire production at the Ardmore site in Oklahoma by 2025, leading to the loss of 1,400 jobs. The move is attributed to the plant’s inability to deliver tires at competitive costs. The phased reduction in staffing at the Ardmore plant, which has been producing passenger tires since 1970, is set to begin in mid-2024. Michelin plans to shift tire production gradually to its other North American passenger-tire plants while maintaining rubber-mixing operations at the Ardmore facility. The decision aligns with Michelin’s aim to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
Michelin Ceases Tire Production at Ardmore Plant, Slashes 1,400 Jobs
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