#facilityclosure

Former employees of Waterview Heights have initiated a class-action lawsuit against the nursing home's operators. The suit claims that federal and New York WARN laws were violated during the facility's closure. Over 200 workers were reportedly laid off without adequate advance notice. This action follows the nursing home's impending shutdown due to the revocation of Medicare and Medicaid agreements. The facility cited long-standing health and safety violations as the reason for the federal action.

Rochester, New York

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2026/09/23/waterview-heights-workers-lawsuit-rochester-ny-layoffs-warn-act/91902638007/

NOV's Keystone Tower Systems will close its Pampa facility by early 2027. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 79 employees. The first wave of layoffs is scheduled to begin in November. The facility has been in operation since 2021. No union represents the affected workers.

Pampa, Texas

https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/09/09/keystone-tower-systems-close-pampa-facility-layoff-79-workers/

ThriftBooks is closing its Halethorpe warehouse in October, impacting 136 employees. The company plans to consolidate its operations by relocating to its Arizona site. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline its national network. ThriftBooks is offering relocation assistance and placement support to affected workers. The online bookseller has been a significant provider of new and used books since 2003.

Baltimore County, MD

https://patch.com/maryland/towson/thriftbooks-close-baltimore-county-warehouse

CJ Logistics America is shutting down its University Park facility this fall. This closure will result in the layoff of 89 employees. The job cuts will occur in stages starting in September and continuing through October. The company did not respond to inquiries about the closure. This action impacts workers at the Illinois site.

University Park, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/employment/2026/09/03/logistics-company-announces-nearly-90-illinois-workers-face-layoffs/91569072007/

Several packaging companies have announced facility closures and layoffs impacting hundreds of employees. Anchor Glass plans to permanently shut down its manufacturing plant in Warner Robins, Georgia, affecting 168 workers. Pactiv Evergreen will close a thermoforming facility in Jackson, South Carolina, leading to layoffs for 133 employees. Silgan announced a temporary closure at its metal container facility in Riverbank, California, impacting 120 workers. These announcements highlight recent shifts within the packaging industry.

Warner Robins, Georgia / Jackson, South Carolina / Riverbank, California

https://www.packagingdive.com/news/august-2026-layoffs-anchor-pactiv-novolex-silgan/829334/

Disaster restoration firm J.R. Johnson will cease operations at its Portland location by the end of October. This closure will lead to the termination of 55 positions within the company. The company is a subsidiary of Watterson Environmental Group, based in Illinois. State workforce officials were informed of the impending shutdown on Monday. The specific cause for the facility's closure was not disclosed.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/08/disaster-restoration-company-to-shutter-portland-facility-lay-off-55-workers.html

Family Dollar announced significant layoffs impacting 373 workers as it closes its Matthews distribution center. This closure marks the end of the company's nearly 70-year distribution presence in North Carolina. The layoffs are part of a broader trend of increasing job cuts in the Charlotte area this year. Over 1,600 layoffs have been reported in the region, a 10% rise from the previous year. These figures represent a substantial portion of the state's total job reductions.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316717409.html

Logistics firm Legacy Supply Chain is closing three facilities in Kentucky, resulting in over 120 job losses. The affected sites are located in Louisville and Bowling Green. Layoffs are scheduled for June 6 and are expected to be permanent. The majority of impacted roles are in transportation and yard operations. The company has not provided a reason for the closures.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.wdrb.com/news/business/120-jobs-lost-as-legacy-supply-chain-ceases-operations-at-louisville-bowling-green-sites/article_9aa11e4a-8685-478f-98f1-da8c67719b2c.html

Marsden Services LLC is shutting down its Heller Street operations. This decision follows the termination of a significant client contract. The company will begin laying off employees in May. The closure marks a significant operational change for the firm. Further details on the impact are expected.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2026/04/29/marsden-services-layoffs.html

Regional One will lay off 103 employees and close its Extended Care Hospital on Madison Avenue. This closure is scheduled to take effect on September 1st. The company has officially notified the state of these impending layoffs. The Extended Care Hospital has provided services for patients recovering from extended illness or injury since 2014. This decision is attributed to challenges within the current healthcare environment and aims to optimize resources.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://wreg.com/news/local/regional-one-to-lay-off-103-from-extended-care-hospital/

TV Hardware Distribution will close its Chicago office, impacting over 100 employees. The company is consolidating operations into its Indiana headquarters. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in October and continue into January. This move aims to streamline operations and reduce costs. The closure is part of a larger integration effort.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/state/2026/08/25/illinois-to-lose-jobs-due-to-change-at-indiana-company/91394135007/

Could there be any more realignment possibilities left with the rest of the facility?

Numerous companies across freight, distribution, and manufacturing are implementing significant workforce reductions. Over 7,000 jobs are affected by these recent announcements. Tyson Foods leads these cuts with over 3,000 positions eliminated due to facility closures and operational shifts. Wholesale distributor Essendant also warned of over 1,200 employee impacts as it seeks capital or a buyer. These layoffs are part of a larger trend of restructuring within transportation and production networks.

United States

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-distress-report-more-than-7000-jobs-cut-in-new-wave-of-closures

Meal kit company HelloFresh is shutting down its distribution center in Swedesboro, New Jersey. This closure will result in the layoff of 374 employees. The company cited operational efficiency as the reason for the closure. Affected employees will receive severance and other transition support. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on November 17, 2026.

Swedesboro, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2026/08/hellofresh-closing-large-nj-site-with-374-job-layoffs-planned.html

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS) will close its Phoenix facility. This closure will result in the layoff of 116 employees. The company specializes in sterile preparations for healthcare facilities. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in late August. Some positions will continue until the end of the year.

Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.abc15.com/news/business/pennsylvania-pharmacy-shutters-phoenix-facility-cutting-116-jobs

Construction material wholesaler Norwesco is shutting down its Fife location. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 54 employees. The company is moving operations to other sites as its lease expires. Union workers' bumping rights will be determined by their collective bargaining agreement. The Fife plant was the only GBA facility in the Pacific Northwest.

https://mynorthwest.com/local/fife-facility-laying-off/4266162

Fife, Washington

MW Components is closing its Houston plant, resulting in 53 job losses. This action follows the company's recent acquisition. The manufacturer has notified the Texas Workforce Commission of the layoffs. The closure impacts a significant portion of the plant's workforce. This development marks a swift change for the newly acquired entity.

Houston, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/06/11/mw-components-plant-closure-layoffs.html

Energy technology firm Baker Hughes is shutting down a Houston location. This closure will result in 174 employees losing their jobs. The layoffs are scheduled to commence this month and extend into 2027. Affected roles span manufacturing, engineering, materials, purchasing, and support functions. The company has not provided a specific reason for the facility's closure.

Houston, Texas

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/07/09/baker-hughes-to-close-houston-facility-lay-off-174-employees/

80 Acres Farms is ceasing operations at its Anderson County facility. The company cited an inability to secure necessary funding as the reason for closure. A deal with a prospective acquirer recently fell through. This decision will result in the layoff of 73 employees. The facility is expected to close by August 17th.

https://www.independentmail.com/story/money/business/2026/08/12/layoffs-anderson-sc-80-acres-farms-shuts-down-operations/91270693007/

Anderson, South Carolina

80 Acres Agriculture has closed its Forest Park location. This closure resulted in the layoff of 110 employees. The company cited unforeseen business circumstances as the reason for the closure. An anticipated acquisition did not materialize, contributing to the decision. The company did not provide further details on the business circumstances.

Forest Park, Georgia

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/08/07/80-acres-forest-park-layoffs.html

Essendant is closing its Suwanee facility as part of a broader operational shutdown. This closure will result in nearly 200 employees losing their jobs. The company is enacting layoffs across multiple locations nationwide. These actions are a direct consequence of the decision to cease all business operations. The full scope of the impact is still unfolding.

Suwanee, Georgia

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/08/06/essendant-layoffs-suwanee.html

Archery manufacturer Bowtech will be closing its Eugene facility. This closure will result in the layoff of 42 employees. The company is relocating its operations to Texas. This move is part of a broader trend of Oregon companies announcing workforce reductions. The exact reasons for the relocation were not detailed.

Eugene, Oregon

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/08/10/bowtech-layoffs-eugene.html

German semiconductor firm Infineon will close its Mesa facility by the end of September. This closure will result in the layoff of 98 employees. The site's operations, focused on preparing raw semiconductor wafers, will be transferred to external foundry partners. The company stated this move aims to enhance global manufacturing productivity and competitiveness. Infineon acquired the Mesa location in 2015, though the facility has been operational since 1997.

Mesa, Arizona

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/tech/2026/08/04/infineon-layoffs-mesa-arizona/91169129007/

A FedEx Ship Center in Victorville will be laying off 54 employees. The facility is scheduled to permanently close on September 28, 2026. This closure is part of FedEx's Network 2.0 initiative. The company aims to make its package delivery network more efficient. Affected workers may be offered transfers, severance, or other options.

Victorville, California

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/business/2026/08/04/victorville-fedex-ship-center-facility-closing-54-layoffs/91161692007/

FedEx will close two facilities in Missouri, impacting 143 employees. The closures are scheduled for September 28, 2026. Employees were notified of these changes in April. Affected workers will be offered transfers, severance, or leaves of absence. These decisions reflect a commitment to supporting employees through the transition.

St. Louis and Earth City, MO

https://ksisradio.com/ixp/463/p/fedex-missouri-closures-layoffs/

HF Sinclair will cease base oil refining at its Mississauga facility by 2027. This marks the end of over 80 years of local base oil production at the site. The company will continue lubricant blending, packaging, and R&D operations. Base oils are essential for engine oils and industrial lubricants. The transition is part of a broader business restructuring.

Mississauga, Ontario

https://www.insauga.com/canadas-largest-base-oil-producer-to-end-refining-after-80-years-in-mississauga/

FedEx is closing hundreds of shipping centers nationwide as part of its Network 2.0 plan. This consolidation effort is expected to eliminate over 200 locations by the end of 2027. The company is also laying off more than 160 workers in New York due to these closures. This contrasts with a significant $18 million expansion of its Memphis hub. FedEx is investing in cost-cutting measures to maintain profitability.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.inc.com/amaya-nichole/fedex-closing-shipping-centers-doomed-locations-2026/91381130

Showcase Window and Door Co. will permanently shut down its manufacturing plant. This facility is located in Missouri City. The plant shares its address with the company's main office. It also houses the showroom and Houston sales office. The closure marks a significant operational change for the company.

Missouri City, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/07/23/showcase-window-and-door-warn-layoffs-closure.html

New York is experiencing a significant wave of job losses across various sectors, including technology, manufacturing, and media. Companies are citing economic conditions, contract losses, and business relocations as primary reasons for these workforce reductions. Major corporations like Meta and Amazon have announced substantial layoffs and facility closures within the state. This trend indicates a broader restructuring of businesses and a reduction in their New York footprint. The cumulative effect is thousands of job losses impacting communities statewide.

New York, NY

https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/new-york-sees-fresh-wave-of-job-losses-as-major-companies-expand-outside-state/

https://bucksco.today/2026/07/kmart-fairless-hills-warehouse-closing-147-jobs/

A ca--abis company is closing two cultivation facilities in Vineland due to significant financial losses. This closure will result in the elimination of 86 jobs. The parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing widespread industry challenges and substantial net losses. Additionally, the firm intends to divest its three South Jersey dispensaries, which represent its sole market presence in the state. These actions reflect a broader withdrawal from the U.S. market.

Vineland, New Jersey

https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/money/business/2026/07/22/cannabist-closing-grow-site-selling-vineland-deptford-mays-landing-dispensaries/90999257007/

Atlanta-based Parallel has eliminated 211 jobs following the closure of two Florida facilities. The affected employees were placed on paid administrative leave and received pay through their termination dates. These layoffs occurred in early July, impacting roles from cultivation to supervisory positions. The company did not disclose the specific reasons for the facility closures or if these cuts are part of a broader strategy. Parallel operates numerous dispensaries in Florida under the Surterra brand.

Lakeland and Wimauma, Florida

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/jul/21/ca--abis-company-cut-211-hillsborough-and-lakeland-jobs/

Federal law classifies Amazon's Florida warehouse closures as permanent, despite the company's claims of temporary renovations. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act mandates 60 days' notice for layoffs lasting over six months, a definition that applies to Amazon's two-year facility conversion plans. This legal discrepancy impacts over 1,100 workers across two Florida locations. Miami-Dade County is pursuing legal action against Amazon for violating land use agreements tied to job creation at one of the affected sites. The company's shift to a robotics-first design necessitates these extensive rebuilds, leading to significant workforce displacement.

Miami, Florida

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/321051/20260720/amazon-labels-florida-warehouse-closures-temporary-federal-law-says-permanent.htm

Over 1,100 Amazon employees in Florida will be laid off due to extensive warehouse renovations. The Port St. Lucie and Homestead fulfillment centers are closing for two-year renovation projects. Layoffs at these two facilities are scheduled to occur between July and December. A new Amazon distribution center in Fort Pierce is projected to create over 700 permanent jobs. These closures are part of a larger renovation and expansion effort by the company.

Port St. Lucie, Homestead, Fort Pierce, Florida

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2026/07/20/amazon-florida-warehouse-layoffs-port-st-lucie-homestead/90984474007/

FedEx is implementing significant layoffs across six facilities in Upstate New York, impacting over half of its workforce at these locations. The company is closing most of these sites as part of a broader network optimization strategy. These reductions are a component of FedEx's Network 2.0 transformation, aimed at streamlining package handling and delivery operations. Affected employees are being offered assistance, including job placement and relocation aid. This move is part of a larger plan to reduce the company's national facility footprint.

Cicero, NY

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/07/delivery-giant-laying-off-workers-across-upstate-ny-including-syracuse-area.html

Real estate ad shows the BD site in San Antonio is available. I know they had cut staff before, but did they shut the location?

Regional One Health will close its Extended Care Hospital on September 1st. This closure will result in the layoff of 103 workers. The facility is a 30-bed long-term care unit. The reasons for the closure were not immediately provided. Regional One Health operates other medical facilities in the area.

Memphis, Tennessee

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/

Hertz sells facility near Mitchell International for $4.5 million

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS) will close two facilities in Upper Macungie Township. This subsidiary of B. Braun Medical Inc. will lay off 173 employees. The cuts are scheduled to begin on September 30 and conclude by December 31. CAPS is exiting the 503B sterile compounding business. This move is part of a strategic refocus on its core 503A compounding operations.

Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/business/2026/06/b-braun-subsidiary-shuttering-lehigh-county-sites-170-to-lose-jobs-notice-says.html

Schwebel Baking Co. plans to close its last two bakeries. These facilities are located in Youngstown and Hebron. The company expects to shutter them by Labor Day. Schwebel's has shut down various facilities over ten years. This continues a trend of facility closures for the company.

https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2026/06/18/schwebel-baking-company-layoffs-liquidation.html