Not really metro news, but this is a body blow for Ardmore and Southern Oklahoma. Michelin is winding down operations in Ardmore by 2025, which employs over 1400 people and has been in operation for 53 years. I'm not aware of another closure of this magnitude outside of the metro - this is far and away the largest employer in Ardmore and draws workers in from 50+ miles away. Plus, they have historically set the pay scale for skilled labor in the region. Simply speaking, service, retail, and distribution jobs won't be able to fill the gap. It's difficult to describe the impact this will have, but none of it is good.

Ardmore Michelin Tire Plan Closing