Dunwoody, Georgia-based Fortrex, a major food safety solutions provider, has announced the cessation of operations at Tyson Foods in Lexington, Nebraska, due to an unexpected plant closure.
The closure of the Tyson plant will impact 139 Fortrex employees, with separations scheduled on January 20, 2026.
According to a company statement, "By way of background, Fortrex is a privately held sanitation contractor that has sanitized Tyson Foods, Inc. – Lexington since March 15, 2013. Recently, we received unforeseen notice from Tyson Foods, Inc. – Lexington that it has decided to end the contract at the Lexington, NE location, meaning that Fortrex will cease services at this plant effective January 20, 2026. This will result
in the layoff or relocation of all eligible Fortrex team members at this plant.
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