- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Jasper Today
By the People, for the People
Jasper Rubber to Close Indiana Plant, Affecting 345 Jobs
City officials working with workforce partners to assist displaced workers
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Jasper Rubber Products, a subsidiary of First Brands Group, plans to close its manufacturing facility in Jasper, Indiana at the end of April 2026 unless a buyer is found. The closure will result in 345 employees losing their jobs. City officials are coordinating with local workforce development organizations to help the affected workers find new employment opportunities.
Why it matters
The closure of the Jasper Rubber plant is a significant economic blow to the local community, as the facility has been a major employer in the area for many years. The loss of 345 jobs could have a ripple effect throughout the region, impacting both the workers and local businesses that rely on the plant's operations.
The details
Jasper Rubber Products issued a federal WARN Act notice on February 27, 2026, informing workers that the plant will shut down on April 30, 2026. The closure is part of a broader reduction in operations affecting multiple First Brands facilities, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2025. Two former First Brands executives have also been charged with financial crimes related to the company's finances.
- Jasper Rubber Products issued a WARN Act notice on February 27, 2026.
- The Jasper plant is expected to close on April 30, 2026.
The players
Jasper Rubber Products
A manufacturing facility in Jasper, Indiana that is a subsidiary of First Brands Group.
First Brands Group
The parent company of Jasper Rubber Products that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2025.
Dean Vonderheide
The mayor of Jasper, Indiana who is coordinating with workforce partners to assist displaced workers.
WorkOne Southwest
A workforce development organization that plans to provide job fair information and employment assistance to workers impacted by the Jasper Rubber plant closure.
Dubois Strong
A local economic development organization that is working with the city of Jasper to help the affected workers.
What they’re saying
“The city has been meeting with workforce partners to help employees prepare for potential job loss. We are coordinating with WorkOne and Dubois Strong to assist workers with job searches, transfers, and training opportunities.”
— Dean Vonderheide, Mayor of Jasper, Indiana (Dubois County Free Press)
What’s next
WorkOne Southwest plans to provide job fair information and employment assistance to the 345 workers impacted by the Jasper Rubber plant closure.
The takeaway
The closure of the Jasper Rubber plant is a significant economic blow to the local community, but city officials and workforce development partners are mobilizing to help the displaced workers find new employment opportunities and mitigate the impact on the region.
