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IAC closes Cottondale plant in Alabama, cutting 83 jobs

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What happened

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Auto supplier IAC is closing its Cottondale plant in Alabama and cutting 83 jobs, according to a notice filed with the state. The closure follows a 2020 expansion of the Cottondale operation. Separately, IAC is proceeding with a $21.6 million upgrade at its Anniston facility.

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Why it matters

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IAC manufactures panels that supply the Mercedes-Benz Group. The closure of the Cottondale plant, which is located near the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant, could potentially disrupt the supply chain for the automotive manufacturer.

Alabama is attracting major industrial projects, including battery plants and R&D hubs, through partnerships with companies like Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.

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Who's involved

  • IACAuto supplier closing a plant and upgrading another facility
  • Mercedes-Benz GroupGerman automotive manufacturer that receives panels from IAC
  • AlabamaState where the plant closure and job cuts are occurring

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Mercedes-Benz GroupSpeculative

    Mercedes-Benz Group might face supply chain disruption due to the closure of the IAC plant.

  • IACSpeculative

    IAC could see changes in operational costs and revenue due to the closure of the Cottondale plant.

  • AlabamaSpeculative

    Alabama may see changes in local employment figures due to the 83 job cuts.

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