GTAT cuts hundreds of jobs from Arizona employees

GTAT announced Thursday afternoon their plan to cut hundreds of jobs due to their Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on October 6. Reports indicate that a total of 727 jobs will be cut in order to help keep the struggling company afloat. According to SFGate, the job cuts include 524 production workers, 108 technical positions, 70 … Read more

GTAT's fate hangs in the balance

The drama continues between GT Advanced Technologies and Apple as we’re all reminded that secrets really aren’t that fun. As we probe into GTAT’s court case, attempting to unveil the secrets within, reports reveal that Apple will slap you with a hefty fine of upwards to $50 million if you disclose confidential matters. To recap, GTAT … Read more

Apple's sapphire supplier GTAT wants to cut ties

New information has emerged surrounding GT Advanced Technologies recent chapter 11 filing. GTAT is seeking approval from a judge to wind down its production of sapphire glass, which could result in a loss of hundreds of Arizona jobs. The bankruptcy filing started when information became public that Apple only paid four out of five advances, but … Read more