#plantclosure

Perdue Foods will dismantle its Cofield feed mill. This follows a February 21 explosion that shut down operations. Fifteen feed mill employees will be terminated on April 19. These workers received pay and benefits since the incident. Other Perdue complex employees face temporary shutdowns or reassignments.

Cofield, North Carolina

https://wcti12.com/news/local/fifteen-employees-laid-off-after-cofield-feed-mill-explosion

MTD Acquisition Inc. will close its Chisholm and Hibbing facilities. Approximately 77 employees will be laid off due to this closure. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Notice. Initial separations will impact 32 employees in Chisholm by June 14, 2026. All closure activities are expected to conclude by August 13, 2026.

Chisholm, Minnesota

https://www.fox21online.com/news/local/iron-range-company-to-close-and-lay-off-dozens-of-employees/article_4c1a3e83-a43c-4a78-a9cc-64e33b50589b.html

Dana Incorporated announced it will close its facility in Robinson, Illinois. The company informed employees and local officials via a WARN notice. Approximately 80 employees work at this gasket manufacturing plant. Layoffs are expected to begin in June, with the facility closing in October. This move is part of Dana's corporate restructuring efforts.

Robinson, Illinois

https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/products/supplier-updates/article/15822150/dana-inc-streamlining-operations-illinois-plant-closure

Layoffs are occurring at Woodbridge Foam in Blenheim. The plant is retooling for housing industry products. Layoffs will begin in May and continue through December. Up to 88 hourly and eight salaried employees could be laid off. The new product line is planned for launch in 2027.

Blenheim

https://windsornewstoday.ca/chatham/news/2026/04/10/blenheim-plant-retooling-results-in-dozens-of-layoffs

Del Monte Food Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2025. The company aimed to sell its assets and improve its financial standing. Most of its operations found buyers, but a food processing plant in Modesto, California, did not. This facility permanently closed its doors on April 7. The closure resulted in the layoff of 765 employees.

Modesto, California

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/140-year-old-del-monte-lays-off-765-amid-bankruptcy/ar-AA20B5Wq?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds

Packaging Corp. of America plans to close a Richmond converting operation. This closure will result in 110 employee layoffs. Most affected employees will lose their jobs by early June. The company cited a difficult business decision for the action. PCA will offer support and transfer assistance to affected workers.

Richmond, Virginia

https://virginiabusiness.com/packaging-corp-america-layoff-chesterfield-plant/

Regal Rexnord Corp. plans to close its facility in Cudahy. This closure will result in approximately 70 employee layoffs. The company filed a notice with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Layoffs are scheduled to begin around June 5 and conclude by June 30. Affected employees will not qualify for bumping rights.

Cudahy, Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2026/04/03/regal-rexnord-cudahy-closure-70-layoffs/89461340007/

Based on the economic climate and large loss of sales / nobody is buying / nobody can afford our products. Plant closures are next in the manufacturing side. Consolidation of manufacturing 1 plant per state excluding Texas, California, and Florida. If volume ever comes back they will just buy cheap land in the middle of nowhere and make it 1NA plant as this has been the plan for over a year now. For those who don’t know what 1NA is, it’s 1 North America which is Gatorade, Frito Lay, and Pepsi Beverages in the same building either warehouse or manufacturing doesn’t matter the setup. It uses 3PL which is 3rd party logistics meaning frontline employees aren’t even PepsiCo employees. Also 1NA plants are fully automated so estimated reduction of employees by 80%.

Chevron threatening to shut down El Segundo and Richmond is giving tremendous hope to decommissioning and remediation firms since there is way too much land to simply turn them into terminals. SJV will be on the accelerated hit list again too, I imagine.

Or maybe Chevron will accelerate the complete move to India and say sc--w you EPA. Bye bye Houston.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/chevron-threatens-to-shut-down-california-refineries-warning-of-a-dangerous-game-for-gas-prices/ar-AA1ZtZWn

Spartech LLC will permanently close its Muncie, Indiana plant. This closure will affect 125 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on December 23. The company filed a state WARN notice. This notification confirms the facility's permanent shutdown.

Muncie, Indiana

https://www.plasticsnews.com/processors/extrusion/pn-spartech-closing-muncie-indiana-sheet-plant/

In December 2025, Illinois experienced 683 mass layoffs. Chicago's collar counties saw nearly half of these job cuts. APL Logistics and S&S Active were the largest contributors to these job losses. APL Logistics cited plant closures; S&S Active cited consolidation. Most December layoffs stemmed from complete business closures.

Illinois

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/apl-logistics-ss-active-both-see-mass-layoffs/

Tyson recently laid off nearly 5,000 employees. These cuts impacted beef processing plants in Texas and Nebraska. An Arkansas expert links these layoffs to broader beef industry issues. The U.S. has its lowest beef cow population in 70 years. This trend could lead to more layoffs and plant closures.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/regional/arkansas-news/arkansas-expert-tyson-layoffs-beef-industry-issues/527-2270a346-c9c6-48c9-9bc3-a081f263a89b

Due to poor sales we are shutting down Topeka for a week. Here is the kicker. This is not going to be the only factory or just a one time occurrence. My understanding we are well below targets and look to have a longer shut down in July.

If you are management in Akron, you are the problem. From low manager to President.

They’re combining and eliminating some roles at the sites. Mainly in maintenance and quality from what I know. Maintenance planners is one.

Three facilities are closing and 572 people are getting cut, all amid federal fraud case.

Anheuser-Busch will close its Merrimack, New Hampshire manufacturing plant early next year. This facility has operated for over 50 years. Approximately 125 full-time employees in New Hampshire are affected. The company offers jobs at other facilities and severance packages. Two other plants in California and New Jersey are also closing, impacting 475 total employees nationwide.

https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/12/12/anheuser-busch-merrimack-new-hampshire-closure-layoffs

Steel of West Virginia is eliminating over 100 positions. The company will close its melt shop. The melt shop has reached the end of its operational life. The company plans a $30 million investment to improve its two rolling mills. This will reduce the workforce from over 600 to 500 employees.

Huntington, West Virginia

https://www.wsaz.com/2025/11/12/steel-west-virginia-makes-job-cuts/

Kauai Coffee Company will close its Kalaheo operations. This closure will eliminate 136 jobs. Employee terminations will occur from April 18 to May 2, 2026. The company is negotiating a new lease for its coffee farm. The company cites an involuntary landlord-related situation.

https://countryherald.com/news/kalaheo-hawaii-warn-notice-kauai-coffee-to-lay-off-136-close-by-may-2/

The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board hosted a hiring event. This event was for Yokohama employees affected by upcoming layoffs. The Yokohama Tire Corporation plant in Salem will permanently close. This closure is set for March 18 and impacts hundreds of workers. More than 50 businesses participated in Thursday's job fair.

Salem, Virginia

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/03/05/hiring-event-for-yokohama-employees-affected-by-upcoming-layoffs-set-for-march-5/

Saks & Company will close its Schuylkill County distribution center. This closure will result in 435 employee layoffs. Employees were notified on March 3, 2026, of the permanent shutdown. Layoffs are scheduled between May 2 and May 31, 2026. The company's parent, Saks Global, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

https://www.skooknews.com/2026/03/saks-company-to-close-schuylkill-county.html

PMC Biogenix will close its Memphis plant. The shutdown is scheduled for April. This action will affect local workers. These employees earn an average wage of $94,000. The chemical manufacturer operates this facility.

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/03/04/pmc-biogenix-layoffs-chemical-manufacturing.html

First Brands Group announced a plant closure. This closure will result in approximately 275 layoffs. The facility is located in Greenville. A bankruptcy filing caused the plant closure. Alleged fraud and money laundering led to the bankruptcy.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2026/03/02/greenville-fram-facility-closure-275-layoffs-warn.html

Woburn-based Boston Metal is cutting 71 jobs after an industrial accident at its Brazil facility reportedly torpedoed a key funding deal. For a cleantech startup trying to move from pilot projects to full-on commercial operations, it is a sharp and very public stumble.

https://hoodline.com/2026/02/woburn-green-steel-darling-axes-71-jobs-after-brazil-plant-shock/

Southern Parallel Forest Products Corp. will close its Albertville facility. This closure will affect more than 60 workers. The company filed a WARN notice with the state. The facility is scheduled to close by April 8. This adds to nearly 600 Alabama job cuts in 2026.

https://www.al.com/business/2026/02/lumber-company-to-close-alabama-facility-laying-off-60-workers.html

Garlock Flexibles will close two sites. These facilities are located in Massachusetts. Nearly 100 employees will lose their jobs. The company is a flexible packaging firm. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in late April.

https://www.plasticsnews.com/end-markets/packaging/pn-garlock-flexibles-closing-layoffs/

AE Regional Distribution Co., which distributes products for American Eagle Outfitters, plans to shut down its Massachusetts distribution center in Devens. The closure will result in 103 job losses, according to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment Retraining Notice submitted to the state on Feb. 11.

• The layoffs at the facility located at 64 Jackson Road are scheduled to take place between April 12 and May 6, the filing states.

The company, previously known as Quiet Logistics, was purchased by American Eagle in 2021 for approximately $360 million. The acquisition was intended to speed up deliveries to retail stores, according to Yahoo Finance. Earlier this year, American Eagle announced it would reduce its accelerated delivery initiative and close its distribution centers.

A company spokesperson said the move is designed to allow AEO to concentrate on growth and its core portfolio of lifestyle brands.

The spokesperson added that Quiet has appreciated its customer partnerships and, when possible, is helping clients transition to alternative providers. The company also acknowledged its employees’ contributions and said it intends to provide support during the transition.

/Massachusetts
@Massachusetts
https://www.masslive.com/business/2026/02/mass-distributor-for-popular-clothing-brand-to-close-lay-off-103-people.html

i know plant closures and layoffs are coming.
Any advice to ask hr or just make the transition better?

Curia Global is set to close its pharmaceutical production plant in Burlington, cutting around 81 positions. Company documents indicate the shutdown will take place in March, marking yet another setback for the area’s life sciences and advanced manufacturing sector.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/curia-plant-shutdown-massachusetts-forces-lay-81

Johns Manville will lay off 150 employees. These layoffs will occur at its Willows plant in Glenn County. The company issued a WARN notice on February 6. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on April 19. The plant closure is temporary for capital projects.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article314679968.html

Nearly 96 employees at the Snyder of Berlin snack plant are in their final week. These workers were laid off almost two months ago. The plant is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry provided support. This support included rapid response meetings and a job fair for affected staff.

https://wjactv.com/news/local/snyder-of-berlin-employees-begin-final-week-employment-somerset-county-snack-plant-laid-off-workers-pennsylvania

Panera Bread is closing its bakery facility located in Franklin. This action will result in the termination of 92 employees. The company is shifting its operating model to use third-party bakers. Panera staff will then finish the baked goods in-house. All affected workers will receive severance packages and job search assistance.

https://wbjournal.com/article/panera-bread-to-close-franklin-facility-lay-off-92-employees/

Dura-Shiloh will close its Goshen, Indiana plant by March 31st. This closure will result in 172 employee terminations. The company issued a WARN notice on February 2nd. A law firm is investigating an alleged WARN Act violation. The notice provided 57 days, which is less than the required 60 days

https://wsbt.com/news/local/goshen-dura-shiloh-plant-closure-to-lay-off-hundreds-as-shutdown-nears

2 plant closings announced in the past few weeks. What plant will be next?

In a notice filed on Jan. 14, the manufacturer of indoor vertical farming equipment said 127 people would be laid off as a result of a plant closure. The layoffs are effective Feb. 27.

REG was a terrible purchase. The bio market is completely tarnished and I wouldn’t be surprised if the rest of the plants shut their doors.

International Paper is closing its Union Gap facility. This action will result in 102 job losses. The plant manufactures corrugated boxes and paper goods. A large global financial loss drove these closures. Employees will be offered severance and potential transfers.

https://newstalk870.am/union-gap-paper-plant-to-close/

Alton Steel, Inc. is closing its Illinois plant. This decision will result in 253 job losses. Layoffs are scheduled to begin immediately. The cuts will be effective January 31, 2026. Competition from larger companies led to the closure.

https://101theeagle.com/illinois-steel-mill-closes/

GAF is shutting down its Minneapolis manufacturing plant. The move will eliminate 120 local jobs. Operations at the Lowry Avenue facility are scheduled to cease on April 4. GAF cited strategic investments in other facilities for future growth. State officials received a required WARN notice about the closure.

https://patch.com/minnesota/southwestminneapolis/gaf-close-minneapolis-plant-lay-120-workers

https://wfin.com/local-news/goodyear-to-close-tall-timbers-facility/

The Cape Cod potato chip plant in Hyannis is shutting down operations, and nearly 50 people will lose their jobs, according to owner Campbell’s Co., which acquired the site in 2018.

https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/cape-cod-chip-plant-shutting-down-layoffs-to-come/3886626/