Hitachi Cable to Close Pensacola Plant and Move Operations to Mexico
Hitachi Cable confirmed its decision to close theย Pensacola, Floridaย manufacturing plant and shift operations toย Mexico. The move represents a significant transition in the companyโs effort to streamline production and strengthen its North American supply chain.
Company Announcement and Job Impact
According to a report from theย Pensacola News Journal, the company filed a notice with theย Florida Department of Economic Opportunityย confirming theย Hitachi Cable Pensacola Plant Closure. The company expects to complete the shutdown by the end of next March.
The closure will impact aboutย 300 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff. Specifically,ย 202 workersย at the facility will lose their jobs when operations cease. In addition, Hitachi Cable emphasized that this realignment supports a wider global plan to improve production efficiency and cost management.
History of the Pensacola Facility
Theย Ely Roadย plant originally opened inย 1985ย underย Coupled Products Inc.ย and became part ofย Hitachi Cable Americaย inย 2008. For decades, it has producedย cables and components for anti-lock braking systems and hybrid vehicles, serving major automotive manufacturers.
Today, theย Hitachi Cable Pensacola Plant Closureย highlights the companyโs ongoing shift toward more strategic manufacturing hubs. As Hitachi continues expanding in Mexico, it aims to modernize its operations while aligning production with evolving automotive technology demands.
