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Chrysler Group LLC filed a formal notice Friday informing the state of its intent to close its Kenosha engine plant, which will result in the layoff of 575 workers.

The layoffs at the plant are expected to begin on Oct. 8, according to a factory closing notice filed with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

The plant closing, which was previously announced by the Auburn Hills, Mich.-based automobile manufacturer, is expected to be permanent, the filing stated.

Hourly production workers at the plant are represented by the United Auto Workers union Local 72 and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 66.

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