Kokomo Indiana Plant Closures: Looting America

Here are all the automotive manufacturing plants that were once located in Kokomo, Indiana, but are no longer operating:

1. Chrysler Transmission Plant - Closed in 1996, the facility had formerly been a part of Chrysler's Powertrain division and had produced transmissions for many of Chrysler's vehicles.

2. Delphi Kokomo Operations - Closed in 2009, this became one of the largest automotive plants ever built and was once the headquarters of Delphi Corporation, a major supplier of automotive electronics, powertrain components, and safety products.

3. General Motors/Delphi Electronic Components Plant - Closed in 1999, the facility had previously been owned by General Motors before it was spun off into Delphi Corporation. The factory produced electronic components such as airbag sensors and throttle position sensors.

4. Continental Steel Plant - Closed in 2006, the facility had previously been owned by General Motors and produced steel products for automotive use, including pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts.

5. Delphi Fuel Systems Kokomo Plant - Closed in 2010, this facility had manufactured fuel injectors and other fuel system components for GM before being acquired by Delphi Corporation.

6. Thompson Consumer Electronics Plant - Closed in 1997, the facility had produced audio equipment and other electronic devices for a variety of industries, including automotive.

7. Haynes International Plant - Still operating in Kokomo, but the facility's automotive-related production ended in 2018. At its height, the plant had produced high-temperature metal alloys used in exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and other automotive applications.

The closing of these plants had a significant impact on Kokomo and the local economy. The loss of manufacturing jobs in the area has been a challenge, and the city has had to work hard to attract new industries and revitalize its economy in the wake of these closures.