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An automotive supplier will close its Cottondale facility. This closure will result in the elimination of 83 jobs. The facility is expected to cease operations by the end of the year. This news comes as part of a broader update on local events. The article also mentions election results and a basketball game.

Tuscaloosa, AL

https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/tuscaloosa-county-election-results-manufacturer-layoffs-cottondale

West Fraser is ceasing operations at its Huguley OSB Lumber Mill in Lanett. This closure will result in the layoff of 123 employees. The company cited a persistent decline in demand for wood products. These products are primarily used in residential construction. The mill's operations will end on January 2.

Lanett, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/11/03/housing-challenges-mean-alabama-layoffs.html

The Andersons Inc. will close its Montgomery, Alabama facility on December 2nd. This closure will result in the layoff of 64 workers. The company is involved in agriculture and renewable fuels. Its Montgomery operations include turf and contract manufacturing. The Andersons is a publicly traded company.

Montgomery, Alabama

https://www.al.com/business/2026/10/agricultural-company-to-layoff-60-workers-in-central-alabama-closure.html

Acme Brick Company has announced the closure of a facility in Montgomery. This closure is expected to take effect by December 31st. The decision will result in the layoff of 53 workers. The company stated these changes are part of organizational efforts to strengthen operations. Acme Brick is providing support to the affected employees during this transition.

Montgomery, Alabama

https://www.al.com/business/2026/10/brick-manufacturer-closing-alabama-facility-laying-off-50-workers.html

Rural hospitals are increasingly resorting to staff reductions and service erosion instead of outright closures. This trend means that while fewer facilities are shutting down, the remaining ones are often diminishing their offerings. This shift impacts rural communities by forcing residents to travel further for essential medical care. Experts note that this consolidation and service reduction is a new manifestation of financial distress for these hospitals. The number of rural hospitals at risk of closure remains significantly high.

https://www.medicaldaily.com/rural-hospital-layoffs-2026-closures-slow-access-risk-480387

Hundreds of former Dal-tile employees are seeking new employment following the abrupt closure of their plant. The city of Florence, in collaboration with the Shoals Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority, organized a job fair to assist these workers. Local businesses with open positions were present to connect with the affected individuals. The event provided a crucial opportunity for displaced workers to explore new career paths. This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of the sudden plant shutdown on the local workforce.

Florence, AL

https://www.waff.com/2026/10/22/dal-tile-workers-pack-job-fair-after-sudden-layoffs/

Dal-Tile has laid off its entire factory workforce, impacting 144 employees. This action was reported via a WARN notice. The company is a manufacturer of tile products. The layoffs occurred at a facility in Florence. No further details on the reason for the layoffs were provided.

Florence, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/10/20/dal-tile-layoffs-florence.html

Is global operations still closing the Birmingham Alabama site?

Ozark Materials is closing its Greenville plant, resulting in 52 layoffs. This closure is part of a broader strategy to reorganize traffic solutions operations. The company aims to optimize its costs through this restructuring. The exact date of the closure was not specified in the provided text. This move impacts local employment in the Greenville area.

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/09/22/pavement-marking-paint-plant-plans-layoffs.html

Eurofins Diatherix will be closing its lab facility. The company provides molecular diagnostic testing services. These services are for hospitals and physicians. The article does not specify the number of employees affected. Further details are behind a paywall.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/09/03/biotech-company-to-close-lab-facility.html

Fortrex, a food safety company, will eliminate 50 positions in central Alabama. These layoffs are scheduled to commence on September 11th. The affected workers are located in Blountsville, within Blount County. This company has previously conducted multiple large-scale layoffs across Alabama. Fortrex has also faced scrutiny for workplace safety violations and child labor issues.

Blountsville, Alabama

https://www.al.com/business/2026/08/food-safety-company-to-layoff-50-workers-in-central-alabama.html

Flagstone Foods is planning to lay off 98 employees at its Dothan facility. These layoffs are scheduled to occur in October. This action is part of a larger trend of job reductions across Alabama. At least three other companies have also announced significant workforce reductions. These combined cuts will affect nearly 160 workers in the state.

Dothan, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/08/24/major-food-industry-employer-to-take-jobs-hit.html

Agricultural science firm FMC Corp. is reducing its workforce by 41 employees at its Mobile County facility. This decision comes as the company experiences a decline in revenue. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect at the end of October. FMC Corp. is a Philadelphia-based company that manufactures agricultural chemicals. The company's financial performance has led to discussions about a potential sale.

Mobile, Alabama

https://www.al.com/business/2026/08/philadelphia-based-agricultural-science-laying-off-41-in-mobile-county-as-revenue-falls.html

Fluor Enterprises Inc. is implementing layoffs affecting 66 employees. This action was formally announced through a WARN notice. The company has a significant presence in Alabama, with operations in multiple cities. These reductions follow earlier reports of widespread IT job cuts. The layoffs commenced at the end of July.

https://www.al.com/business/2026/08/construction-company-begins-layoffs-affecting-66-employees-in-alabama.html

Bay Minette, Alabama

A barrel manufacturing plant in Alabama will be closing its doors. This closure will result in the layoff of 71 workers. The facility specialized in producing barrels for alcohol storage. The company has not provided a reason for the closure. Operations will cease soon.

Montgomery, Alabama

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/07/22/alabama-cooperage-barrel-plant-closing-leaves-71-workers-jobless/90992860007/

North Alabama and some stores within the state are divesting. Stay away from TCC and hold on to any chance of corporate you may have unless cellular sales is an option.

Michelin announced the closure of its BFGoodrich tire plant. The Tuscaloosa facility will close in 2028. This decision affects approximately 1,200 jobs. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027. No employees will be laid off during 2026.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/local/2026/06/26/bfgoodrich-layoffs-tuscaloosa-wont-start-until-2027-chamber-says/90714148007/

The BF Goodrich tire factory in Tuscaloosa will close. This closure will affect approximately 1,200 employees. Michelin North America announced the decision. Increased competition and consolidation needs are cited as reasons. The plant operates below capacity, creating structural inefficiencies.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

https://www.al.com/business/2026/06/tuscaloosas-bf-goodrich-tire-factory-closing-1200-employees-to-lose-jobs-over-2-years.html

CBS 42 is conducting layoffs. Photojournalists are among the affected staff. Seven other employees will also be laid off. These staff reductions are effective June 1. The article provides no further specific details.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/05/18/cbs-42-plans-layoffs.html

Tiffin Motorhomes closed its Winfield, Alabama plant on May 12. This action resulted in 139 employee layoffs. Closure plans were announced through a notice in February. The facility ceased operations as part of a business consolidation. This consolidates production at their Red Bay campus.

Winfield, Alabama

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/05/15/tiffin-motorhomes-closes-alabama-plant-lays-off-139/88737076007/

Topgolf has laid off hundreds of employees nationwide. These cuts occurred months after a private equity firm acquired the company. New CEO David McKillips initiated leadership changes. Roles in sales, hospitality, operations, and events were impacted. Alabama locations were among those affected by the job reductions.

https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/topgolf-has-laid-off-hundreds-of-employees-including-some-in-alabama.html

A production facility in Cullman, Alabama, has ceased all activity. This plant was involved in making mattresses. Its closure resulted in a significant number of job losses. More than one hundred individuals were impacted. The entire site is now permanently shut.

Cullman, Alabama

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2026/05/04/serta-simmons-closes-alabama-plant-101-laid-off/89898232007/

A local plant announced significant layoffs. The company is BASF. Half of its workforce will be laid off. This represents about half of the town's population. The layoffs will have community impacts.

Bay Minette, Alabama

https://www.wkrg.com/video/community-impacts-on-basf-production-layoffs/11754866/

LineQuest LLC is planning a workforce reduction. This will affect 113 employees in Pelham, Alabama. Layoffs are expected to begin on August 1, 2026. The company filed a notice with the Workforce Alabama WARN List. Workforce Alabama offers support services to affected workers.

Pelham, Alabama

https://abc3340.com/news/local/workforce-alabama-warn-list-pelham-linequest-llc-april-2026-layoffs-jobs

Swedish Match Cigars Inc. will close its Dothan, Alabama facility. This decision will result in 54 employee layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice on April 1. Operations will cease and layoffs will take effect on May 31. The closure aims to focus on smoke-free product offerings.

Dothan, Alabama

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/04/21/al-cigar-factory-to-close-lay-off-54-employees/89603962007/

Serta Mattress plans to conduct layoffs. These layoffs will affect 100 individuals. The Birmingham Business Journal published this information. Job numbers in the affected area were strong in February.

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/04/17/alabama-manufacturer-laying-off-100.html

Central Alabama Water laid off 135 employees on March 13th. These former workers claim they have not received their promised severance pay. Their representative, Eric Hall, states the lack of pay affects survival and medical care. Some former employees are battling serious illnesses like cancer. Central Alabama Water is coordinating with the Alabama Department of Revenue regarding tax exemption for eligible severance.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/central-alabama-water-workers-missing-severance/70978843

Southern Parallel Forest Products closed its Albertville sawmill. This closure resulted in 62 workers losing their jobs. Slow sales initially forced a shutdown in October. A fire further damaged the sawmill in December, stopping production. The company hopes to reopen the facility in late 2026 or early 2027.

Albertville, Alabama

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/dozens-of-employees-face-layoffs-as-albertville-sawmill-halts-operations/525-9eadc3af-5f06-4523-80a6-0589ca17c1f0

Layoffs are impacting the tobacco industry. The industry is undergoing a period of change. New products are becoming very popular. These new products are within the tobacco category. This shift coincides with the layoffs.

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/04/05/global-tobacco-firm-to-trim-alabama-operations.html

Auburn City Council discussed budget troubles and potential layoffs at a recent meeting. Residents and union leaders expressed strong concerns about proposed workforce reductions. Public speakers also questioned city transparency regarding records requests and spending. Concerns were raised about the use of Flock license plate surveillance technology. The council approved routine measures and began the new fiscal year budget review process.

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/04/04/layoffs-surveillance-fears-and-transparency-concerns-dominate-auburn-council-meeting/

Jefferson County has experienced approximately 500 job losses over the past six months. These layoffs affected various sectors, including utilities, retail, and parking services. Central Alabama Water notably cut over 200 positions, creating a significant workforce gap. City and county leaders are hosting a job fair at Boutwell Auditorium to assist displaced workers. Over two dozen employers will attend, offering hundreds of potential new jobs.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://abc3340.com/news/local/jefferson-county-job-fair-aims-to-offset-recent-layoffs

Tiffin Motorhomes notified the Alabama Department of Workforce of a mass layoff. This action took place on February 5, 2026. The layoff affected 140 employees at its Red Bay facility. A law firm is investigating potential violations of the WARN Act. This federal law requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/02/17/tiffin-motorhomes-red-bay-alabama-warn-act-investigation/

Lila Kate Trucking LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. The Roanoke, Alabama-based carrier seeks to reorganize under Subchapter V. The company estimated assets and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. Management stated operations will continue during the restructuring process. The bankruptcy court issued a notice of several filing deficiencies.

Roanoke, Alabama

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/alabama-family-owned-carrier-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy

An aerospace firm announced layoffs. The firm is cutting its Huntsville workforce. This follows a previous layoff. That prior layoff was near Washington, D.C. The Huntsville cuts occurred weeks later.

Huntsville, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2025/10/21/huntville-aerospace-ai-solutions-layoff-82.html

The timeline for a major local employer's shutdown has shifted. This shift buys workers more time. The original shutdown date is now later. A significant change to the job market is delayed. This employer is a major local presence.

Former employees are demanding action. They previously worked for Central Alabama Water. These demands follow recent layoffs.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.wbrc.com/video/2026/03/24/former-central-alabama-water-employees-demand-change-after-layoffs/

Central Alabama Water laid off 135 employees. Former employees and activists allege racial bias. State Representative Givan claimed employees were fired due to race. A former supervisor reported Black staff received manual labor duties. The company stated layoff demographics mirrored its employee base.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/birmingham-water-works-protest-caw/70736365

Hyundai Power Transformers USA announced a major expansion in Montgomery, Alabama. The company is investing $200 million into its operations. This project will create 200 new skilled jobs. The expansion aims to increase domestic production of large power transformers. The new facility is scheduled to open in mid-2027.

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/03/09/hyundai-power-transformers-spends-200m-on-al-plant-expansion/89023762007/