TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WAKA) – Michelin North America, Inc., has announced that it will close the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa, which will affect 1,200 workers.
Under a reorganization, nearly all production of BFGoodrich Tires will be consolidated at a plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operations in Tuscaloosa will begin winding down in phases early next year and are expected to conclude by the end of 2028.
The company says it temporarily idled operations in Tuscaloosa to discuss details with employees today. Operations are expected to resume normally on Monday. No separations are expected for several months, as transition plans are finalized, the company said…