Thyssenkrupp is pulling out of its Terre Haute steering-components operation, with the company confirming that the plant will close by March 31, 2027. The move is expected to wipe out about 230 jobs, as production is gradually shifted to other North American facilities over the coming year.
In a news release, the company said it plans to concentrate its North American production at its Hamilton, Ohio, plant and that the Terre Haute operation "will be phased down to continue to meet customer demands," according to WTHI-TV. The release, dated May 15, 2026, did not say whether the roughly 230 affected employees would be offered transfers to other thyssenkrupp locations. Company officials described the move as a phased wind-down rather than a sudden shutdown.
What the Terre Haute Plant Makes and Where It Sits
The Terre Haute facility produces steering components and operates in the Vigo County Industrial Park, a long-standing manufacturing hub for the region, according to thyssenkrupp materials and county records. As outlined by thyssenkrupp, the company has posted jobs tied to its Terre Haute operations this year, and county economic filings list Thyssenkrupp Presta among the park’s tenants. Local leaders have previously highlighted the industrial park as home to multiple auto suppliers that help anchor the regional manufacturing base.
Workers and the Local Impact
The news release reviewed by WTHI did not spell out details on severance, transfer options or a specific layoff timetable for individual employees, leaving many workers waiting for clarity as the wind-down unfolds. About 230 positions are projected to be eliminated as the plant phases out, a sizable blow to Terre Haute’s manufacturing workforce and to vendors that service the facility. In similar multi-month shutdowns, community groups and workforce agencies typically coordinate assistance for displaced workers, from job-search help to short-term support.
Next Steps and Notice Requirements
Under federal rules, employers covered by the WARN Act are generally required to provide affected workers, the state dislocated-worker unit and local officials with 60 days of written notice before a plant closing. Those notices can trigger rapid-response efforts and retraining support, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Employees at the Terre Haute site who are looking for help with job searches, unemployment benefits or training options are typically directed to the state workforce office or local job centers for guidance on next steps.
Thyssenkrupp has framed the Terre Haute decision as a consolidation of North American production at other locations while the local plant gradually winds down to fulfill customer needs. Company representatives and local economic development officials may release additional information as the closure process moves toward the March 31, 2027, target date.
