Over 100 Solero Technologies manufacturing employees are losing their jobs in Shelby. The Charlotte Observer reports the Michigan-based company will close its Shelby plant on Airport Road with 102 layoffs, effective March 31, according to a N.C. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification report filed this week. Layoffs are set to begin Nov. 28, according to the notice. The facility produces advanced pieces for automotive, truck and off-road vehicles. Solero acquired the Shelby facility from Netherlands-based Kendrion’s for about $70 million.
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