Dometic announced today the final consolidation its remaining manufacturing activities at the Industrial Parkway, Elkhart facility to other sites in the Americas.
The decision is in line with Dometic’s global strategy, announced in 2019, focusing on cost and efficiency improvement objectives in effort to remain competitive in an evolving market, the company said.
To date, most of the products manufactured in Elkhart are already being produced in sister facilities within the Americas thus creating minimal disruption to the business. The company said its intention is to cease manufacturing operations at the Industrial Parkway location in Q2 2022. Dometic indicates other departments will remain operational in the Industrial Parkway location as well as at their office locations and warehousing locations within Elkhart.
“Today marks a difficult day for our manufacturing employees at our Industrial Parkway location in Elkhart,” says Dometic Americas President Oliver Bahr. “We recognize the impact this has on our employees and their families and are eternally grateful for the commitment and contribution each have made to our success. Our ability to remain competitive and meet our customers’ needs requires we take this necessary step.”
Affected employees have been encouraged to consider opportunities at other local Dometic sites, where available. Additionally, Dometic will work closely with state and local government officials to coordinate services that will help the affected workers with job search assistance, education and training opportunities. The company had a meeting with affected employees this afternoon to inform them of the plans.
