Nippon Electric Glass is closing its Shelby facility, resulting in over 200 job losses. The fiberglass company's departure will have a significant economic impact on the local area. This closure marks the end of operations for a plant that has been in Lattimore since 1957. The facility was acquired by NEG in 2017. The company is now in the process of laying off its employees.
Lattimore, NC
https://www.shelbystar.com/story/news/local/2026/07/31/nippon-electric-glass-shutdown-impacts-shelby-nc-beyond-layoffs/90832669007/