Erwin manufacturer to close, 129 people will lose jobs

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — A longtime manufacturer of steel ball bearings and tapered roller bearings will close in early 2027, putting an estimated 129 people in Erwin out of work. The Tsubaki-Nakashima plant at 800 Tennessee Road has operated for several decades under various owners. In a notice posted to its investor relations webpage, the [...]