AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT WEBASTO USA

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Webasto USA, an automotive parts manufacturer specializing in sunroofs, electric car chargers, and air-conditioning systems, has announced the continuation of its restructuring initiative and the closure of its Rochester Hills, Michigan, plant.

The closure will impact 244 employees commencing on February 21, 2025.

According to a company statement, “Webasto launched a ‘broad-based program’ at the beginning of 2024 to improve its business results. The supplier performed an analysis of the Americas region production network and found that ‘it does not make economic sense for Webasto to continue operating the Rochester Hills plant, which was established in 1974.’ It is the oldest plant from a technological perspective in the Americas region. A significant investment would be required to continue manufacturing roof systems at this location at competitive prices.”

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 terrible 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. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT HYZON MOTORS

Rochester, New York-based Hyzon Motors, an automotive company specializing in developing and manufacturing hydrogen fuel cell systems and zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles, has announced plans to liquidate assets and lay off employees as it reaches the end of its cash runway.

According to an SEC filing, the company plans to bypass the Bankruptcy process and assign all assets to its creditors free of unsecured debt.

If no operator can be found to resurrect the company, the process will impact 360+ employees. If the Company cannot raise funds or find a buyer, the reduction in force is expected to be completed in February 2025.

According to the company's filing, “The reduction in force is primarily a result of the company’s inability to raise funding and the future uncertainty relating to the availability of government subsidies.”

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 terrible 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. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT NOVA BUS

Saint-Eustache, Quebec-based Nova Bus, a transit bus manufacturer, has announced the company is exiting bus production in the US market and closing its Plattsburgh, New York manufacturing and delivery facility by 2025.

The phased closure will impact 191 employees and be complete by March 14, 2025.

According to company statements, “The strategic decision to end bus production in the U.S. by 2025 was made after evaluating its profitability, which was experiencing continued financial losses over the years. Although this strategic decision is a difficult one, by changing our business model with a focus on Canada, we will improve profitability and secure our long-term competitiveness. We will do the utmost to support our employees, many of whom have been employed for numerous years. We will work together with our sister Volvo companies, surrounding businesses, local authorities, and communities to support our people in finding new employment opportunities”

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 terrible 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. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?