"The company, which makes shingles integrated with solar panels, told the state EDD that it would permanently close the facility at 5981 Optical Court around Dec. 31. In light of ongoing changes in the solar industry, we are aligning our business and our team to focus on key markets where solar is most compelling for builders and homeowners, a GAF Energy spokesperson said in an email the company sent to this news organization. A wide range of GAF Energy units will move from San Jose to a suburb of Austin."
"The changes we are making include centralizing all operations, manufacturing, and research & development at our headquarters in Georgetown, Texas to drive efficiencies, foster stronger collaboration and partnership among teams, and better serve customers, the GAF Energy spokesperson stated. In 2021, GAF Energy predicted it would employ about 250 to 300 people at the South San Jose site once it ramped up hiring. It's unclear if the company ever reached that number."
GAF Energy will permanently close its San Jose production facility at 5981 Optical Court around Dec. 31, impacting 138 jobs. The company leased the South San Jose building in 2021 with plans for a solar manufacturing hub and had projected employing about 250 to 300 people once hiring ramped up. A wide range of GAF Energy units will relocate from San Jose to a suburb of Austin as operations, manufacturing, and research & development are centralized at the Georgetown, Texas headquarters. It is unclear how many employees, if any, will relocate; the company said it will assist impacted workers.
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