AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT DRAWFORM

Glenview, Illinois-based ITW Drawform, a division of Illinois Tool Works and a manufacturer of precision deep-drawn stampings, metal stampings, ferrules, and eyelets, has abruptly shuttered its Holland, Michigan manufacturing facility.

The closure will impact 171 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, “Due to a decision by a Drawform customer to shift their business to an alternative supplier, we were disappointed and saddened to have to eliminate the roles of approximately 170 Drawform associates that supported this program at our Holland, Michigan, facility. We express our deepest gratitude to all of our associates impacted by this decision and we are committed to supporting them through this transition.”

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. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. 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 WAUPACA FOUNDRY

Waupaca, Wisconsin-based Waupaca Foundry, a large independent iron foundry producing gray, ductile, and compacted graphite iron castings, has announced that the company will idle melt, molding, and core room production while continuing iron casting processing operations at its Etowah, Tennessee foundry.

The operational change will impact 540 employees commencing June 14, 2022.

Some production will transfer to other Hitachi Metals or Waupaca Foundry plants located in Marinette, Wisconsin, and Tell City, Indiana.

According to Waupaca Foundry President, COO, and CEO Mike Nikolai, “Our responsibility to our customers and our team members rests on our long-term sustainability. The production shift aligns manufacturing efficiencies with market demand. We will continue to supply the high-quality cast and machined components and service that Waupaca is known for in the market.”

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 ROSS CASTING

Sidney, Ohio-based Ross Casting and Innovation, a manufacturer of aluminum cold-side turbocharger compressor wheel castings for the automotive markets, has announced that it will be permanently closing all operations in its casting division in Sidney.

The closure will impact 107 employees with separations scheduled for March 5, 2022.

It should be noted that the impact of electric vehicles which offer superior torque and instantaneous speed eliminate the need for turbochargers.

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?