Goodyear Weighs 2027 Fayetteville Plant Closure, Putting 1,700 Jobs at Risk

9 articles · Updated · The Fayetteville Observer · May 13

Goodyear said it is discussing with the United Steelworkers a shutdown of its Fayetteville, North Carolina, plant by the end of 2027, threatening 1,700 jobs at one of Cumberland County’s biggest employers.
The company tied the move to a need to stay competitive after a weak first quarter: net sales fell to $3.9 billion, it posted a $249 million loss, and Americas sales dropped 17.5%.
North American replacement-tire demand and higher raw-material costs linked to the Middle East conflict added pressure, while Goodyear said earlier efforts to make the 2.2 million-square-foot site competitive had not been enough.
Local officials said they are lining up NCWorks, Fayetteville Technical Community College and other partners to help affected workers if the closure proceeds.
The plant has operated in Cumberland County for more than 55 years and employed about 2,100 people as of February 2025, underscoring the broader economic hit to the region.

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