Carlex Glass America is closing one of its longest-running manufacturing facilities in Tennessee, eliminating approximately 325 jobs just weeks after being recognised as a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year. The automotive glass manufacturer says the shutdown is part of a broader restructuring rather than a retreat as it shifts investment towards expanding operations in Nashville while winding down production in Vonore.
Key auto parts maker closes factory, lays off 325 workers
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