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'Impossible to stay competitive': How shifting industry trends closed Strasburg's IAC plant

The article from The Northern Virginia Daily discusses the closure of the IAC (International Automotive Components) plant in Strasburg, Virginia, due to shifting automotive industry trends. The plant, which opened in 2006 and employed around 170 workers, was unable to remain competitive as the industry moved towards electric vehicles (EVs) and away from traditional internal combustion engines. This shift reduced the demand for the plant's products, which included headliners, door panels, and other interior components primarily for gas-powered vehicles. The decision to close was influenced by the broader industry's pivot to EV production, where IAC's offerings were less relevant. The closure reflects broader economic and technological changes affecting local manufacturing, with the plant ceasing operations by the end of the month, leaving workers to seek new employment opportunities.

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[ https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/impossible-to-stay-competitive-how-shifting-industry-trends-closed-strasburgs-iac-plant/article_6836c206-bd07-50d9-b09a-4aa62c2a5ea1.html ]