Times Fiber Communications to close Chatham plant, lay off 79

Times Fiber Communications is shutting down its Chatham plant, resulting in the layoff of 79 employees, with terminations set to occur between August 31 and October 31. As a subsidiary of Amphenol Broadband Solutions, the company specializes in producing telecommunications cables. This move underscores the broader industry shifts impacting manufacturing jobs, highlighting the challenges faced by companies adapting to technological advancements and changing market demands. The closure and layoffs will likely have significant local economic repercussions for the Chatham community.