Potential Layoffs at Dearborn Truck Assembly
A fire at a New York aluminum plant may lead to temporary layoffs at the Dearborn Truck Assembly, where the F-150 is built.
The plant, owned by Novelis, supplies automotive grade aluminum to automakers, including Ford. A source told FOX 2 that workers should prepare for a work stoppage as soon as next week.
A massive fire broke out at the factory in Oswego, New York, burning for 20 hours and destroying a major supplier of aluminum for the automotive industry.
The factory provides 36% of all aluminum used to build cars and trucks, making it a crucial supplier to Ford.
Author's summary: Fire at NY aluminum plant may cause layoffs at Dearborn Truck Assembly.