Dale said the union and its leadership did all they could to prevent the closure, which included agreeing to a restructured contract if the plant would have been saved. He also praised the efforts of state and local officials, saying they offered a generous package of tax incentives.
Ultimately, though, the global automotive market just couldn’t sustain the Cayuga County operation.
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“Unfortunately, this action is necessary for the long-term health of BCS Automotive Interface Solutions,” Dale said.
The production work in Aurelius will shift to other BCS facilities in North America, but the details of which facilities will be affected are still being worked out.
There will be some job opportunities for local BCS workers at other sites. BCS has U.S. plants in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
For other workers, severance packages are being discussed with the union, Dale said. In addition, the company will work with employees and local and state officials to provide job transition assistance.
Tracy Verrier, executive director of the Cayuga Economic Development Agency, was involved in the talks with BCS. While she characterized Thursday’s announcement as “not the news we were hoping for,” she also said job prospects for the affected workers should be strong.
