Cooper Standard will close its 50-year-old New Lexington, Ohio plant, a move that affects Perry County’s economy as 228 jobs are phased out through 2027.
The New Lexington plant closure follows a Dec. 8, 2025 WARN notice and reflects Cooper Standard’s efficiency reviews amid the EV transition.
UAW Local 1686 notes contract protections, while management controls shutdown decisions. Layoffs begin in February 2026 and continue until a July 2027 closure, with total job impacts estimated at 365–388 and pressure on small businesses and public services.
Workers face high relocation costs, limited transfers, and lower local wages as the company consolidates globally. The facility’s future remains unspecified.
