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