Carlex Glass America's acquisition saves 600 UAW jobs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The acquisition of a glass production plant by Carlex Glass America will protect the jobs of about 600 UAW members. Carlex and the UAW worked together to save the Nashville plant and the distribution center in Lebanon, Tenn., when Zeledyne put the plant up for sale.
"Our members are very excited and supportive of this acquisition," said Gary Casteel, director of UAW Region 8, which covers Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, the District of Columbia, Maryland and Delaware, and Franklin, Cumberland, Adams and York counties in Pennsylvania.
"The cooperation between Carlex and the UAW is an example of the positive results that can be achieved when companies and unions work together. Without that cooperation, there is a good chance the plant would have closed," Casteel added.
"Our members understand the importance of the long-term viability of this company and keeping jobs in the community and their input will aid in the success of Carlex and the production of quality products in Tennessee," said UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada, who directs the union's Competitive Shop/Independents, Parts and Suppliers (IPS) Department.
UAW Local 737 members ratified a collective bargaining agreement with Carlex that left wages, benefits, and working conditions intact while at the same time positioning Carlex to be very competitive in the glass industry.
The plant manufactures float glass and fabricates automotive glass. Zeledyne purchased the plant in April 2008 from Ford Motor Co.'s Automotive Components Holdings LLC.
"With Carlex's diversified customer base and the partnership we are developing, it is our goal that they will become the No. 1 glass manufacturer in the United States," said Casteel.
"This agreement with the UAW and Carlex has not only saved these jobs, but also allows these hard-working union members to continue supporting their families and contributing to their communities," said Casteel.
For more information, please contact Michele Martin, director, UAW Public Relations Department.
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