glassBytes.com also reports it will cease manufacturing automotive glass parts before the end of the year.
The publication reported the decision was based on the increased complexity and costs of manufacturing such parts as their complexity and number of different types are expected to increase rapidly in the future.
The opening of Fuyao Glass America’s new plant in Moraine, Ohio, also impacted the decision, the publication reported.
Efforts to reach a representative of the company in Enfield were unsuccessful today.
The company is expected to close effective October 10, Halifax County officials said.
The county said the closing will impact approximately 200 workers. Union officials were notified on Friday and Safelite manufacturing employees were told today. The company will assist employees in finding other jobs, including continuing employment with Safelite if they are willing to relocate and Fuyao Glass America in Ohio will consider employment for some as well.
