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Daimler to close Portland manufacturing facility, lay off 375 employees
KPTV • • business
Key Points:
- Daimler Truck North America will close its Portland manufacturing facility by the end of the year, resulting in nearly 400 job layoffs.
- Production will be relocated to Daimler's facilities in the Carolinas, impacting approximately 375 positions.
- The company plans to offer transition assistance, severance benefits, career support, and opportunities for internal job placements to affected employees.
- Despite the closure, Portland will remain the headquarters for Daimler Truck North America.
- Daimler expressed gratitude for the Portland team's long-standing contributions and emphasized that the decision was made with careful consideration.
