More than 700 employees in northwest Ohio are among over 1200 statewide losing their jobs when the auto parts company First Brands closes facilities in the state.
OHIO, USA — More than 700 jobs will be eliminated when Ohio-based auto parts manufacturer First Brands Group closes facilities in Seneca and Wood Counties later this year after an alleged fraud scheme involving the company’s top executives.
The once multi-billion dollar company declared bankruptcy in September 2025.
Mass layoffs across Ohio
First Brands issued WARN Notices on Friday morning announcing the layoffs.
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