Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Milliken & Company, a diversified industrial manufacturer with a focus on materials science, applying research and technology to develop specialized products across four core sectors: textiles, specialty chemicals, flooring, and healthcare, has announced the permanent closure of its Cedar Hill natural and synthetic woven fabrics plant located in Jonesville, South Carolina.
The closure will impact 126 employees, with layoffs phased between April 3, 2026, and August 31, 2026.
The company has a practice of consolidating production into more modernized, efficient facilities to improve customer service and operational efficiency by utilizing newer equipment to allow competition in global markets.
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