AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MOLDED FIBER GLASS COMPANIES

Ashtabula, Ohio-based Molded Fiber Glass Companies, a manufacturer of reinforced plastic and composite products, has announced the closure of the company's Aberdeen, South Dakota manufacturing facility that produces wind turbine blades for the wind energy industry. Approximately 300 employees will be impacted by August 6, 2021 or sooner.

According to a company statement, "The closure comes as a result of changes in market conditions, foreign competition and proposed revisions to tax policies impacting the wind energy industry in the United States."

Many employees are questioning President Biden's continued promotion of good, high-paying jobs in the renewable solar and wind energy space.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT HUFCOR

Janesville, Wisconsin-based Hufcor. a manufacturer of operable partitions and movable glass walls for commercial applications, has announced the planned closure of its 100,000 square foot Janesville manufacturing facility.

It is believed that the plant's operation will be outsourced to Monterrey, Mexico at the direction of the company's parent, Los Angeles, California-based OpenGate Capital. The closure will impact 166 employees commencing on August 3, 2021.

According to a company spokesperson, "the company, known for making accordion-style door systems and portable room partitions, plans to keep its research and development, testing, and customer service operations in Janesville but that the manufacturing division in the city will be relocated."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CALIBRE

Grafton, Wisconsin-based Calibre Inc., a provider of paint finishing and supply chain solutions to original equipment manufacturers, has announced that they will be permanently closing the company on December 17, 2021. The closure will affect over 204 employees in Grafton and Saukville, Wisconsin, some of whom have already been laid off.

The decision was driven by the loss of a major company.

A statement from a company spokesperson noted, “The decision to permanently close Calibre has been prompted by our principal customer’s decision to no longer use our services.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?