Dale Electronics Closes Its Doors | Lincoln News

0:00It's September 12th. Lincoln News Today starts now. AI powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Dale Electronics, a big manufacturing spot in Columbus, is now known as Vichet. This company, a former major employer, is shutting down its operations. The plan is scheduled to close his doors on August 3rd, with production ending at 5 pm. The final day for workers is July 31st. This manufacturing site has been a part of the rural landscape for decades. For many years, it was a significant part of the community, providing jobs and contributing to the local economy. It's a familiar name to many who have lived in the area for a long time. One former employee, who worked there for over 20 years, shared that they enjoyed their time at the plant. They mentioned working in assembly and later in quality control. The employee also recalled the positive atmosphere and the good pay, noting that many people were lied on that job. The company was founded in 1956 and later acquired by Vichet in 1998.

1:02Dale Electronics was known for making resistors and capacitors, supplying parts for various electronic devices. They even produced components for military applications and consumer electronics. The plan produced items like potentiometers, which are used in audio equipment, and resistors for devices made in places like Mexico. The employee mentioned that the company had a good reputation for quality and that their products were sent all over the world.