What This Story Is About
- Tsubaki Nakashima has announced plans to close a second plant in East Tennessee.
Why It Matters
- The plant is scheduled to close effective Dec. 17, 2027, affecting a total of 73 workers.
- The company said production carried out at the three plants it is closing will be transferred primarily to plants in India.
For Context
- Tsubaki Nakashima makes steel ball bearings and tapered roller bearings.
Catch Up
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) – A ball bearing manufacturer is set to close a second plant in East Tennessee.
Tsubaki Nakashima previously announced plans to shut down its plant in Erwin in May. Now, it has filed a WARN Notice with the state that it is also closing its Mountain City plant in Johnson County effective Dec. 17, 2027, affecting a total of 73 workers…