Reply #64: Rockwell Collins closing Irvine plant, to lay off 140

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Rockwell Collins is closing its Electromechanical Systems operation on Redhill Avenue in Irvine this summer and will lay off 140 workers, a company spokeswoman confirmed Friday.

Pam Tvrdy said the aircraft control systems work being done in Irvine will be transferred to Calexico, Calif.; Mexicali, Mexico; and Melbourne, Fla. An additional 150 workers will be reassigned to the company's Tustin operation, she said.

The workers were advised Wednesday, Feb. 9, Tvrdy said. They will receive 60-day notices of layoff in May but may be able to transfer into other positions with the company.

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