DANVILLE, Va. – Goodyear will be eliminating 850 jobs from its Danville facility, according to Danville City Manager, Ken Larking.
This comes after the manufacturing company announced plans to refocus the plant on mixing and the Aviation sector in an effort to boost its competitiveness.
As a result, much of the tire production plant was moved to other facilities.
10 News received a full statement from Danville City Manager, Ken Larking, which you can read in full below:
We are deeply concerned about Goodyear’s announcement that it will be eliminating 850 jobs at its local facility. Goodyear has been a significant employer in our community for decades, and we recognize the impact this decision will have on the affected employees, their families, and our local economy. We will work closely with state and regional partners to connect displaced employees with resources, including workforce training, job placement assistance, and support services. Danville has proven time and again that we are a resilient community. While this news is difficult, we remain committed to strengthening our local economy, attracting new investment, and creating opportunities for our workforce. We will continue working with Goodyear and our economic development partners to navigate this transition and support those impacted during this challenging time.
Danville City Manager, Ken Larking
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