Article: Dana Corp. plans more local layoffs

Columbia's Dana Corp. auto parts manufacturing plant is cutting 45 jobs as it phases out production of a type of axle currently being supplied to General Motors, a spokesman for the local plant said yesterday.

Max Dunlap said the possibility of the layoffs was first communicated to employees in July and was formally announced last month. He said the 45 jobs - which will be cut by Dec. 1 - are in addition to the 29 employees let go this summer because of the general weakness in the automotive industry.

"Market conditions are difficult and continue to deteriorate," Dunlap wrote in an e-mail response to questions. "Additional cuts are possible if sales reductions outpace our normal attrition ...

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