posted October 9, 2008
The Tecumseh engine plant in Dunlap will start closing in December and will be closed completely in April, officials announced Thursday.
The company was the largest employer in Sequatchie County.
“As a result of declining customer volume, we regretfully must shut down certain manufacturing operations related to our engine business, including the production facility in Dunlap,” said Kevin Brady, director of operations.
“Affected employees have been notified pursuant to state, federal and local law, and we will do our best to provide them with information regarding dislocated worker assistance through the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development,” he said.
The plant has about 180 workers.
Tecumseh was called one of the top catches in the region when it came to Sequatchie County almost 20 years ago, at times employing as many as 600 workers.
In early 2006, the plant in Dunlap added 200 jobs and started a second shift when Tecumseh’s Corinth, Miss., plant was closed.
The second line was later discontinued.
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