CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohio’s labor market is taking another major hit. First Brands Group, a global automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer, has submitted WARN notices to the state outlining plans to close four Ohio plants and lay off additional workers in Cuyahoga County — impacting more than 1,200 employees across the state.
According to state filings:
- 146 employees were laid off Feb. 23 at a Cuyahoga County facility.
- A second Cuyahoga County operation is slated to close April 30, affecting 110 workers.
- The Greenville facility in Darke County will close on April 30, impacting 302 employees.
- The Tiffin plant in Seneca County will close on April 30, affecting 407 workers.
- The Bowling Green facility in Wood County will close on April 30, impacting 302 employees.
In total, 1,267 Ohio workers are expected to lose their jobs.
The closures follow First Brands Group’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September 2025. At the time of its bankruptcy, federal prosecutors say the company reported approximately $5 billion in annual sales but declared only $12 million in cash against more than $9 billion in liabilities…