NTN USA announced last week a strategic realignment of its North American automotive and industrial manufacturing operations designed to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and customer delivery. NTN Bower Macomb, will remain open during and after the transformation.
According to an NTN press release, the realignment initiative means that NTN USA will consolidate and optimize production across several locations over the next 18–24 months. The Macomb plant will shift its focus to supporting the Industrial OEM and Industrial Aftermarket business segments, transferring automotive CVJ component production to other NTN locations.
Key Actions:
• NTN Bower Corporation, Macomb, Illinois: Plant will remain open. Macomb's NTN will transition from automotive CVJ production to focus on Industrial OEM and Industrial Aftermarket business segments.
• NTN Bower Corporation, Hamilton, Alabama: Plant will ramp down operations and close over the next 18 months.
• American NTN Bearing Manufacturing (ANBM), Elgin, Illinois: Will consolidate axle bearing production within its campus and reorganize operations in its newest facility.
• NTN Driveshaft-Anderson, Inc. (NDA), Anderson, Indiana: CVJ shaft manufacturing plant will close over 18 months. CVJ plant remains fully operational.
• NTN Driveshaft Inc. (NDI), Columbus, Indiana: CVJ East Plant will close. CVJ West Plant and Forging Plant remain fully operational.
Employee Support
NTN will offer impacted employees opportunities to transfer to other U.S. locations based on available positions and qualifications. The company will provide enhanced severance pay, continued healthcare benefits, and career transition services to all affected employees.
'These decisions have been carefully planned to maintain quality requirements and protect product supply and delivery commitments,' NTN USA said in a statement.
'I want to thank NTN management for keeping both the City and MAEDCO informed throughout this process. We've met with senior leadership and appreciate their confidence in Macomb and our workforce. NTN's decision to maintain and expand its role as a North American manufacturing hub in Macomb, demonstrates their faith in our community. There will be no net loss of jobs at the Macomb plant, and we're excited about the opportunities this transition creates,' said Michael Inman, Mayor of Macomb.
NTN remains committed to delivering world-class products and service to its customers throughout this transition.
