3M Co. in Knoxville will be closing certain parts of its plant on Fridays through the end of March to cut costs amid a slowing economy. That’s according to 3M spokesman Jeff Horacek. He says the changes—which will close certain areas and departments on Fridays and are based on the market’s demand—are in reaction to the worldwide economic challenges, and the company has no plans at the time to reduce the number of workers.

Horacek also says the changes will include the plan being closed for the week of March 16th, and therefore will have the plant remain open on the Friday before that on March 13th.

The Knoxville plant specializes in production of industrial tapes for diapers and automobiles, among other products.