Fall 2009

Great Dane Trailers Temporarily Shutting Down Arkansas Factory

Layoffs began October 15 at Great Dane Trailers' Jonesboro, Ark. plant, one of seven the company operates. The company cited a "significant, continued downturn in trailer orders" as the reason to temporarily close the facility. Last year about 150 workers were housed at the plant.

Goodyear to Close South Carolina Plant

Goodyear officials announced in the fall quarter they plan to close the Spartanburg, S.C. plant by the end of the year. The plant houses about 90 workers and makes retread materials for commercial truck tires.

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Fall 2009

Great Dane Trailers Temporarily Shutting Down Arkansas Factory

Layoffs began October 15 at Great Dane Trailers' Jonesboro, Ark. plant, one of seven the company operates. The company cited a "significant, continued downturn in trailer orders" as the reason to temporarily close the facility. Last year about 150 workers were housed at the plant.

Goodyear to Close South Carolina Plant

Goodyear officials announced in the fall quarter they plan to close the Spartanburg, S.C. plant by the end of the year. The plant houses about 90 workers and makes retread materials for commercial truck tires.

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