#plantclosure

Cargill's Milwaukee ground beef facility will cease operations in May, impacting 221 employees. Local workforce organizations are mobilizing to provide comprehensive support for these affected workers. Jobs Work MKE is partnering with Employ Milwaukee to offer free career workshops and direct connections to employers. These initiatives aim to help employees transition smoothly into new career opportunities. The community is committed to ensuring no worker faces this challenge alone.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/cargill-layoffs-prompt-milwaukee-workforce-organizations-to-mobilize-support-for-221-workers

Daimler will cease operations at its Portland manufacturing plant. This decision will result in the termination of employment for 375 workers. The company has not provided specific reasons for the closure. Production will be moved to other facilities. This marks a significant loss for the local workforce.

Portland, OR

https://www.kptv.com/video/2026/07/30/daimler-close-portland-manufacturing-facility-lay-off-375-employees/

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/08/19/anchor-glass-warner-robins-layoffs.html

A dozen companies in the Fresno area have initiated layoffs impacting over 1,200 employees across various sectors. These job reductions span industries from food manufacturing to student transportation and healthcare services. The affected counties include Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Madera. These notices were filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, requiring advance notice of significant workforce reductions. The reasons for these layoffs vary, including plant closures, contract terminations, and strategic business adjustments.

Fresno, California

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article316013509.html

Mission Foods will permanently close its Pueblo facility on October 13, 2026. This closure will affect approximately 90 employees, with all job separations completed by October 27. Some unionized employees may have bumping rights to other distribution center positions. The company has notified local officials about the decision. The reason for the plant's closure was not provided.

Pueblo, Colorado

https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/mission-foods-plant-in-pueblo-closing-affecting-90-employees

WK Kellogg Co. has announced the final layoff dates for its Omaha production facility. The plant, which has been operational since 1942, will see its remaining 450 employees lose their jobs in late July and early August. These layoffs follow an earlier announcement in August 2024 regarding the plant's closure. All affected workers will receive severance packages. The company plans to sell the large manufacturing complex after operations cease.

Omaha, Nebraska

https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/es/news/news-articles/last-days-approaching-for-workers-at-omaha-kelloggs-plant/

The Coca-Cola Company has recently implemented workforce reductions affecting its operations. These changes involve restructuring and the closure of a manufacturing plant. Approximately 250 positions have been eliminated across different locations. The company cited the integration of new technologies as a factor in these organizational shifts. These layoffs represent a small fraction of Coca-Cola's overall direct employee count.

Atlanta, Georgia

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/many-employees-does-coca-cola-150300880.html

Adare Pharma Solutions will lay off 137 workers at its manufacturing and packaging facility in Philadelphia. The company cited adverse economic situations for its clients as the reason for the closure. The plant's shutdown will occur in stages between March and June of next year. Adare plans to assist affected employees in finding new roles. The company's corporate headquarters will remain in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/cdmo-adare-plots-137-layoffs-philly-shortly-after-transplanting-headquarters-new

A manufacturing plant in Tomahawk is permanently closing its doors. This closure will lead to the job loss of 76 employees. The facility produced standard air receivers and pressure vessels. Employees have been notified of their permanent separation dates. Layoffs are expected to conclude by the end of the year.

Tomahawk, Wisconsin

https://www.wjfw.com/news/local/layoffs-manufacturing-plant-closure-in-tomahawk-results-in-76-people-laid-off/article_c0aec931-126a-4a35-8d65-6d20e8303a5b.html

General Mills will permanently close its pizza crust manufacturing facility in St. Charles, Missouri. This shutdown will result in the layoff of 163 employees, primarily production staff. The company had previously announced these closure plans in an SEC filing last October. The facility was acquired by General Mills in June 2022. This closure is part of a larger initiative to enhance supply chain competitiveness.

St. Charles, Missouri

https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/30124-general-mills-set-to-shutter-pizza-crust-facility

Pearson's Candy Company will close its St. Paul plant on September 28th. Approximately 80 employees will be laid off due to a lack of financial sustainability. The company cited current business and economic conditions for the decision. Its parent company is exploring options to continue producing legacy brands with a strategic partner. Rising ingredient costs and a lack of reinvestment contributed to the plant's struggles.

St. Paul, MN

https://patch.com/minnesota/saintpaul/117-year-old-st-paul-candy-maker-pearsons-close-cut-80-jobs

Forest River Inc. will close its Plant 63 in Bristol this fall. The closure will result in the permanent loss of 105 jobs. This marks the company's second round of significant layoffs. Affected employees have been notified of the decision. No reason was provided for the plant's closure.

https://www.inkfreenews.com/2026/07/30/forest-river-to-permanently-close-bristol-plant-affecting-105-workers/

Bristol, Indiana

School Specialty is shutting down its Fort Atkinson plant. This closure will impact nearly sixty employees. The company is moving warehouse and distribution operations to other states. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in late September. Some employees have been offered remote positions.

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

https://www.wkow.com/news/economy/dozens-of-workers-face-layoffs-as-school-specialty-plans-to-close-fort-atkinson-facility/article_a6921d41-67c2-406e-bd32-89a0c87f7709.html

Felman Production, LLC is ceasing operations at its West Virginia plant due to difficult market conditions. The company cited prolonged low pricing and increased import competition in the silicomanganese industry. Approximately 98 employees will be affected by this closure. The facility's furnaces are expected to stop production by the end of August. Affected workers will remain on payroll through the WARN Act notice period.

Mason County, WV

https://www.lootpress.com/steel-alloy-manufacturer-announces-nearly-100-layoffs-at-west-virginia-plant/

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

A Seattle-based cheesemaker is pursuing the purchase of a recently shuttered Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This move comes shortly after the current owner announced the plant's closure and subsequent layoffs. The company intends to restart operations at the site. They also plan to rehire a significant portion of the workers who were let go. This potential acquisition represents an expansion into the Midwest for the business.

Shullsburg, Wisconsin

https://www.ien.com/food-beverage/video/22971252/seattle-cheesemaker-looks-to-save-shuttered-wisconsin-facility

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/

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/07/22/elite-comfort-solutions-newnan-layoffs.html

Emerson Automation Solutions will close its Charlottesville facility by year-end, resulting in the layoff of 139 employees. The company cited business economics as the reason for the closure. Employees have been notified and will receive a severance plan based on their tenure. This marks the second wave of layoffs for the company in the area. The facility manufactures automation equipment and software.

Charlottesville, Virginia

https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/tuesday-july-14-2026-emerson-automated

Our Home is shutting down its Las Vegas plant on August 25th. This closure will result in the layoff of 61 employees. Various positions, including packers and machine operators, are affected. One plant manager position has a later layoff date of December 31, 2026. The company has not indicated any union representation or bumping rights for the affected workers.

Las Vegas, NV

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/07/09/snack-company-close-las-vegas-facility-lay-off-61/

Nature's Bakery plans to permanently close its Hazelwood, Missouri manufacturing plant. This closure will result in 345 employee layoffs. Manufacturing operations are transferring to other company facilities. The plant will continue operating through 2026, closing in September 2027. Affected employees can seek roles within Nature's Bakery or Mars Inc.

Hazelwood, Missouri

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/natures-bakery-to-close-hazelwood-plant-345-layoffs-planned/amp/

A new report details significant job losses in Nebraska's food processing industry. The state accounted for nearly 3,900 of the 8,000 regional job cuts. Tyson Foods closed its Lexington beef plant, affecting over 3,000 workers. WK Kellogg and Skylark Meats also announced Omaha plant closures. Tariffs, automation, and shrinking cattle herds contribute to these declines.

Nebraska

https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/report-details-nebraskas-heavy-loss-of-food-processing-jobs/

Several packaging manufacturers announced plant shutdowns in June. These closures affected over 480 workers. Ineos Styrolution will close its Illinois manufacturing facility permanently. International Paper is shutting down four plants, impacting 330 employees. Smurfit Westrock will also close its Tennessee folding carton facility.

https://www.harianbasis.co/en/packaging-industry-layoffs-manufacturers-shutdowns

I was laid off in Nov on the Print US side along side many others. And now I am seeing people in the UK print division being laid off...

Eklind Tool Company will close its Illinois factory. This closure will result in 112 employee layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled for August 10. The company submitted a WARN notice on June 10. Eklind Tool produces specialized items like hex keys.

Franklin Park, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/06/21/illinois-manufacturer-announces-plant-closure-and-layoffs-in-cook-county/90606961007/

Missouri

• MU Health Care is laying off 74 workers and closing Hy-Vee Quick Care clinics in Columbia, Missouri, with keywords including workforce reduction, clinic closure, organizational redesign, and financial challenges.

Iowa

• State of Iowa is laying off roughly 200 state workers statewide as management of government data and websites is outsourced, with keywords including outsourcing, IT, data management, and state government.

Massachusetts

• Baystate Health has layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers across multiple departments in western Massachusetts, with keywords including hospital system, nursing concerns, emergency rooms, and workforce reduction.

Minnesota

• Acuity Brands Lighting is closing its Winona, Minnesota facility and laying off 86 workers, with keywords including WARN notice, plant closure, manufacturing, and production shift.

Michigan

• Dow is beginning layoffs in Midland, Michigan as part of a global restructuring affecting about 4,500 jobs worldwide, with keywords including restructuring, chemicals, global cuts, and workforce reduction.

Oregon

• Asante Health System has ongoing layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers in Medford, Oregon, with keywords including healthcare, restructuring, hiring, and workforce reduction.

Idaho

• Scentsy previously laid off 87 workers in Meridian, Idaho, with keywords including headquarters, warehouse, scented wax, and workforce reduction.

Texas

• John Soules Foods may trigger layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers in Tyler, Texas if a sanitation contract ends, with keywords including contract loss, food processing, sanitation, and workforce reduction.

United Kingdom

• BBC is cutting 550 jobs across the United Kingdom as part of a cost-savings plan, with keywords including budget reduction, restructuring, commissioning spend, and workforce reduction.

Company-wide/Location Not Specified

• Robinhood is laying off approximately 290 workers, with keywords including fintech, workforce reduction, cost management, and restructuring.
• Starbucks eliminated an unknown number of sustainability and social impact roles, with keywords including sustainability, corporate restructuring, leadership changes, and workforce reduction.
• Meta previously conducted layoffs affecting an unspecified number of workers while reassigning more than 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles, with keywords including artificial intelligence, restructuring, reassignment, and workforce reduction.
• Diageo, the company behind Johnnie Walker and Don Julio, is planning layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers, with keywords including cost savings, restructuring, non-revenue teams, and workforce reduction.

Potential/Unconfirmed Layoffs

• Seattle Public Schools is considering layoffs and school closures due to an $87 million budget shortfall in Seattle, Washington, with keywords including budget deficit, education, school closures, and proposed cuts.
• Xbox is reportedly preparing layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers, with keywords including gaming, restructuring, reported cuts, and workforce reduction.
• Bethesda parent ZeniMax is reportedly conducting layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers, with keywords including gaming, restructuring, reported cuts, and workforce reduction.
• Bungie is reportedly expected to lay off roughly 400 workers, with keywords including gaming, Destiny 2, Marathon, and proposed cuts.

National/Other Commentary and Analysis

• BioSpace published analysis explaining common drivers of biopharma layoffs, with keywords including biopharma, workforce trends, cost cutting, and industry analysis.
• HR Executive reported comments from Demis Hassabis arguing that some AI-related layoffs are driven by copycat behavior, with keywords including artificial intelligence, labor trends, executive commentary, and workforce strategy.
• WKYC, Reuters, and Butler Eagle reported that U.S. jobless claims remain historically low, with keywords including unemployment benefits, labor market, economic data, and layoffs.
• Chron summarized year-to-date Texas layoff totals and major WARN events, with keywords including statistics, WARN notices, labor market, and workforce trends.
• YouTube coverage explained WARN Act worker protections in Texas, with keywords including labor law, WARN Act, worker rights, and legal compliance.

Just wondering - I have no ideas but I believe there have to be more closures coming.

Plastic Products Co. Inc. is closing its West Branch, Iowa facility. This plant specializes in injection molding. The closure stems from a business slowdown. Whirlpool's reduced demand impacted the company. The West Branch operation will cease.

West Branch, Iowa

https://www.plasticsnews.com/processors/injection-molding/pn-plastic-products-closing-west-branch-molding-plant-whirlpool/

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will permanently close its Ventura distribution center. This closure is scheduled for July 10. The decision impacts 85 employees. The company cited declining soda demand as the reason. This facility had operated in Ventura since 1912.

Ventura, California

https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/california-coca-cola-plant-to-close-as-soda-demand-goes-flat/ss-AA247dJg

Dana Incorporated will begin layoffs this month. The auto parts manufacturer plans to close its Robinson, Illinois plant. Layoffs are scheduled to start on June 15. More than 80 employees are expected to be affected. The plant closure is a significant loss for the city.

Robinson, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/06/07/illinois-business-to-close-plant-and-lay-off-scores-of-employees/90445762007/

Franklin Foods will close its Enosburg Falls plant. This closure will eliminate 99 jobs. The company filed a WARN notice with the state. UVMMC also announced 142 position eliminations. These reductions address a significant financial gap.

Enosburg Falls, Vermont

https://vermontdailychronicle.com/big-layoffs-announced-in-dairy-processing-hospital-network/

Jabil Inc. is closing its manufacturing facility in Clinton, Massachusetts. This closure will result in 103 employee layoffs. Layoffs are scheduled between August and December 2026. The company cited work consolidation to other facilities as the reason. Not all Jabil operations in Clinton are affected by this decision.

Clinton, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/06/103-mass-workers-face-layoffs-as-florida-manufacturer-closes-local-facility.html

think there are three plants in the UK , hearing very strong rumours they are to close by end of 2027, Skelmersdale and Ayecliffe, also Bangor Ireland which is struggling

Bingham & Taylor is permanently closing its cast iron foundry at 601 Nalle Place in Culpeper, Virginia, resulting in the layoff of 92 employees. The closure will take effect on or before November 30.

https://virginiabusiness.com/bingham-taylor-to-shut-down-culpeper-plant-laying-off-92-employees/

Steinerfilm, a manufacturer of dielectric tape and metallized plastic film, permanently closed its Williamstown, Massachusetts, facility at the end of June. The closure ended over 50 years of domestic U.S. manufacturing for the company, resulting in the termination of 34 employees.

https://www.plasticsnews.com/processors/extrusion/pn-steinerfilm-closing-massachusetts-film-plant/

Jacuzzi Inc. is permanently closing its bathtub manufacturing facility in Valdosta, Georgia, resulting in the layoff of 111 employees. The company stated that the consolidation is due to a long-term shift in consumer demand favoring showers over traditional bathtubs

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/05/13/jacuzzi-valdosta-job-cuts.html

Toshiba International Corporation is laying off 67 workers. These layoffs will occur at its Houston, Texas facility. The changes are effective this September. The company cited a plant closure as the reason. The specific plant closing was not identified.

Houston, Texas

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/toshiba-houston-lay-offs-22287409.php

Rogue Workforce Partnership is preparing to assist hundreds of local workers. Asante, a health system, plans to lay off about 300 employees, representing 5 to 6 percent of its workforce. RWP will host a Rapid Response Session on June 2nd for recently laid-off individuals. This session will take place at the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center in downtown Medford. A job fair is also scheduled for June 18th at the Jackson County Expo.

Medford, Oregon

https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/rogue-workforce-partnership-offering-help-amid-layoffs-308551/

WK Kellogg Co. is permanently closing its cereal facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This closure will eliminate 451 positions through phased layoffs. Initial job cuts are expected in July 2026, with the plant ceasing operations in August 2026. The company announced this move as part of a broader supply-chain modernization plan. Ferrero acquired WK Kellogg Co. in September 2025, though the closure plan predates this acquisition.

Omaha, Nebraska

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/kelloggs-breakfast-giant-shuts-down-plant-cuts-100s-of-workers

Three Iowa employers reported layoffs in May. A total of 91 workers were affected. Rhiner's Plumbing Co. Inc. in Clive closed. This closure resulted in 47 job losses. Rhiner's Plumbing led the state's May layoff reports.

Clive, Iowa

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/05/29/may-iowa-layoffs/90315118007/