Officials vow support for workers as transition plans and economic development efforts ramp up (UCBJ) – According to a report by WJLE.com in DeKalb County, Tenneco, a brake producer in Smithville, is ending production in 2027 at its location in North Industrial Park in the county. The “braking site” plant employs approximately 146 people. According … Continue reading REPORT: Tenneco plant to close in 2027, 146 Jobs affected in DeKalb County shakeup