Hitachi Cable to Close Pensacola Plant and Move Operations to Mexico
Hitachi Cable confirmed its decision to close the Pensacola, Florida manufacturing plant and shift operations to Mexico. The move represents a significant transition in the company’s effort to streamline production and strengthen its North American supply chain.
Company Announcement and Job Impact
According to a report from the Pensacola News Journal, the company filed a notice with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity confirming the Hitachi Cable Pensacola Plant Closure. The company expects to complete the shutdown by the end of next March.
The closure will impact about 300 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff. Specifically, 202 workers 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
The Ely Road plant originally opened in 1985 under Coupled Products Inc. and became part of Hitachi Cable America in 2008. For decades, it has produced cables and components for anti-lock braking systems and hybrid vehicles, serving major automotive manufacturers.
Today, the Hitachi Cable Pensacola Plant Closure highlights the company’s 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.
