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Thyssenkrupp to close Indiana automotive site

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Posted on May 18, 2026

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· Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Thyssenkrupp to Shutter Indiana Automotive Plant as Part of Major Overhaul

Thyssenkrupp Announces Closure and Restructuring Plans

Indiana Plant Closure Details

May 18 (Reuters) - German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp will close its production site in Terre Haute, Indiana by end-March next year under an overhaul of its automotive unit, the company said in a statement on Monday.

Focus on Hamilton, Ohio Facility

Its chassis business will be focused at its facility in Hamilton, Ohio, the company added.

Impact on Workforce

The Terre Haute site, which currently employs around 320 people, will be phased down in an orderly manner, Thyssenkrupp said.

(Reporting by Bernadette Hogg)

Key Takeaways

  • Closure reflects Thyssenkrupp’s U.S. automotive network realignment aimed at enhancing competitiveness and efficiency. (finance.yahoo.com)
  • Terre Haute plant, producing steering components and employing roughly 230–320 staff, will be phased down orderly in compliance with WARN Act guidelines. (hoodline.com)
  • Chassis and steering production will shift to Hamilton, Ohio, as part of cost-saving and operational consolidation across North American sites. (finance.yahoo.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will Thyssenkrupp close its Terre Haute, Indiana site?
Thyssenkrupp plans to close the Terre Haute, Indiana automotive site by the end of March next year.
How many employees are affected by the closure?
Approximately 320 people are employed at Thyssenkrupp's Terre Haute site and will be affected by the phased closure.
Where will Thyssenkrupp focus its automotive chassis business?
Thyssenkrupp will concentrate its chassis business at its facility in Hamilton, Ohio.
Why is Thyssenkrupp closing the Terre Haute site?
The closure is part of a major overhaul of Thyssenkrupp's automotive unit.
Will the Terre Haute site closure be immediate?
No, the site will be phased down in an orderly manner over several months.

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