The Herald Bulletin
KOKOMO, Ind. — Delphi Automotive Systems LLC says it will not close any of its operations in Kokomo.
“Delphi has no announcements, Delphi isn’t closing anything,” said company spokeswoman Linda Ferries.
Ferries was responding to reports posted this afternoon on Inside INdiana Business’ website. She said the reported information is incorrect. The Indianapolis-based news agency quoted United Auto Workers Region 3 Director Maurice Davison as saying Delphi will phase out its Kokomo operations in 2012.
Davison told Inside INdiana that General Motors would no longer use Delphi as a supplier.
Davison did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
GM spokesman Kevin Madrowski said the company gave Delphi employees a business update earlier today, but he would not elaborate.
“We’re not making any announcements, and there are no immediate changes to operation,” he said.
Jeb Conrad, president and CEO of the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance, said the Alliance would have been one of the first government organizations to hear about Delphi closing its Kokomo operations, but he had heard nothing to that extent.
