March 25, 2020
Michelin begins phased shutdown of some plants Michelin North America Inc. has begun a temporary “phased” shutdown of some it its tire production plants in the United States and Canada in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (GSA Business Report) BMW to shutter Greer plant for at least 16 days BMW Manufacturing will shut down production at Plant Spartanburg on April 3. (GSA Business Report) Volvo to halt U.S. production this week Volvo Cars will halt production at its S.C. plant in Ridgeville on Thursday in response to a weakening market and health concerns for employees because of the new coronavirus. Volvo halted production at its Belgium plant last week and will close its Swedish and U.S. plants between Thursday and April 14. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) | 