Conti to Close Buffalo Automotive Plant

(Akron/Tire Review) The Associated Press has reported that Continental AG’s Automotive Systems Group will close its Buffalo plant and move production to Asia – likely to the Philippines. The move, expected by 2009, will eliminate about 380 jobs. Continental spokesman Jim Gill told the AP that the move was due to the “hyper competitive” automotive industry. The plant, located in Elma, New York, produces engine and transmission control sensors.