“We have been made aware of Sumitomo Rubber USA’s announcement. Our first thoughts are with the more than 1,500 workers and their families who are impacted by this sudden plant closure.

A task force was created for that very reason. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed an executive order in December for the creation of the “Sumitomo Rubber Plant Closure Task Force.” ...

USW District 4 Director Dave Wasiura, in expressing his disappointment with the closure, urged Sumitomo management “to find a better solution than the abrupt closure.” “Our union has partnered with ...

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz on Thursday called Sumitomo Rubber USA's decision to close its Town of Tonawanda plant where 1,500 workers are employed a "harsh foreign corporate decision." ...

“We have been made aware of Sumitomo Rubber USA’s announcement. Our first thoughts are with the more than 1,500 workers and their families who are impacted by this sudden plant closure.

Sumitomo Rubber announces Tonawanda plant closure, over 1,500 employees affected by: Adam Duke, Katie Skoog Posted: Nov 7, 2024 / 09:57 AM EST Updated: Nov 7, 2024 / 11:27 PM EST ...