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Ford shuts down KC plant after fire at key supplier

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Ford Motor Co. halted production at Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo from Monday through May 14 after a fire at a key supplier caused a parts shortage. The Meridian Lightweight Technologies plant in Eaton Rapids, Mich., experienced explosions and a massive fire about 1:30 a.m. May 2, injuring two people. The cause has not been identified. The 208,000-square-foot plant produces instrument panel components. It uses several tons of magnesium every year. The fire caused a parts shortage that…

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