Water Tower at closed Goodyear Plant in Cartersville, Georgia
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N 34° 10.662 W 084° 49.175
16S E 700954 N 3784007
A sad reminder to people of Cartersville, Geogia of days gone by. Located in the ATCO section of town.
Waymark Code: WM2D64
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2007
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Goodyear to Close Cartersville, Ga., Fabric Plant
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AKRON, Ohio, July 29, 2003 – Goodyear Engineered Products today announced that it will discontinue operations at its Cartersville, Ga., fabric plant by Oct. 1.
"This business decision is based on investments that will be required to keep pace with evolving technology in the fabric industry," said Jim Pecorelli, director of manufacturing. "We will not be able to maintain fabric production as a core competency at this plant in the future."
The action will affect 120 salaried and hourly associates at the plant, which has been a primary fabric supplier to the company’s North America conveyor belt facilities. It has also supplied fabric for automotive coolant hose and air spring production.
"We are committed to keeping our conveyor belt business flexible and competitive," said Pecorelli, "and will continue to pursue breakthrough fabric products for Goodyear high-performance conveyor belts."
Goodyear began operations at the plant in 1929.
"This is a tough decision that will impact very dedicated people, their families and the community," said Pecorelli. "Our top concern is to help minimize disruptions to their lives, as they seek new employment opportunities."
The plant’s equipment will be purchased by Industrial Specialty Fabrics (ISF), located at Hogansville, Ga. Goodyear will enter into a supply agreement with ISF.
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