Summary
The country's largest band-instrument maker plans to close its Eastlake plant and move 150 jobs to China. Commissioners and the county's economic development team are trying to engage the company, and a UAW rally was held that evening.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
150 local manufacturing jobs at risk of leaving the county.
Potentially workers if engagement succeeds; union members mobilizing through the rally.
150 Eastlake workers and their families face job loss.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners — October 29, 2026
Morton Salt issued a WARN notice for the emergency closure of the Fairport Harbor salt mine, laying off 77 workers with only days' notice. Ohio Means Jobs Lake County is mobilizing to help them find work.
Board of Commissioners — February 5, 2026
The country's largest band-instrument maker plans to close its Eastlake plant and move 150 jobs to China. Commissioners and the county's economic development team are trying to engage the company, and a UAW rally was held that evening.
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