Automotive Supplier To Shutter Cottondale Facility, Eliminating 83 Jobs

COTTONDALE, AL — An automotive components manufacturer plans to close its Cottondale facility at the end of the year, resulting in the loss of 83 jobs.

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International Automotive Components Group North America Inc. (IAC) notified the state Monday of plans to permanently close its Cottondale operation, with the closure scheduled to take effect Dec. 31.

The plant is located at 15911 Progress Drive in Cottondale and specializes in manufacturing door panels and overhead systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

IAC initially announced its $34.3 million investment for the Cottondale operation in October 2020, with the plant originally expected to create 119 jobs at the time.

The American subsidiary of the Luxembourg-based manufacturer also operates a production facility in the former site of Fort McClellan in Anniston.

The announcement was disclosed through the Alabama Department of Workforce's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) list, which tracks planned plant closures and mass layoffs throughout the state.

International Automotive Components (IAC) is an automotive supplier specializing in interior components and systems for vehicle manufacturers.

The WARN program is intended to provide advance notice of certain plant closures and mass layoffs, allowing affected workers and communities time to prepare for potential job losses.

Alabama's Rapid Response Team also provides assistance to workers affected by layoffs and plant closures, including coordinating with employers and employees to connect displaced workers with employment and training resources.

The notice does not specify the reason for the Cottondale closure or whether employees will be offered transfers to other company facilities.

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