TAW-57187 / Benteler Mechanical Engineering, Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN)
Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 05/16/2004
Filed Date: 05/17/2005
Most Recent Update: 06/27/2005
Determination Date: 06/27/2005
Expiration Date: 06/27/2007
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-57,187
BENTELER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, INC.
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph
(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act must be met.
It is determined in this case that the requirements of (a)(2)(A) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on May 17, 2005, in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Benteler Mechanical
Engineering Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana. The workers produced
automatic weld cells.
The investigation revealed that the company is in the process
of shifting production from the subject facility to Germany. The
company will import as a result of this shift in production.
Layoffs are imminent.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers' firm or subdivision to Germany of articles that
are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to be an
increase in imports of like or directly competitive articles. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Benteler Mechanical Engineering Inc., Fort
Wayne, Indiana who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after May 16, 2004 through two years
from the date of certification are eligible to apply for
adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of
1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 27th day of June, 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance