Hubbell-Wiegmann plant to close by 2026; 110 workers to be laid off
More than 100 people in one Metro East community will soon be out of a job after their employer announced plans to close next year. Since 1958, the Hubbell-Wiegmann plant has been a staple in Freeburg. “They manufacture electrical boxes, like disconnect boxes for your air conditioner,” Freeburg Mayor Seth Speiser said. The company also makes larger electrical enclosures and power systems. Speiser admitted there have been multiple rumors over the years that the plant would close. “Recently,…
More than 100 people in one Metro East community will soon be out of a job after their employer announced plans to close next year.
Since 1958, the Hubbell-Wiegmann plant has been a staple in Freeburg.
“They manufacture electrical boxes, like disconnect boxes for your air conditioner,” Freeburg Mayor Seth Speiser said. The company also makes larger electrical enclosures and power systems.
Speiser admitted there have been multiple rumors over the years that the plant would close.
“Recently,… 
