Franklin, Tennessee-based Mars Petcare, a global supplier of pet nutrition products, comprehensive veterinary care, pet diagnostics and monitoring, and pet welfare products, has announced the closure of its Henderson, North Carolina, manufacturing plant by mid-2026.
The closure will impact 150 employees.
According to a company spokesperson, "As a business, we are continuously evaluating the needs of our customers, pet parents, and their pets, and right now we are redistributing this volume within our U.S. network. Essentially, that’s the rationale that I can share. It’s really just simplifying our organization overall and right-sizing our operations. The decision is final, and it was not made lightly. We value the contributions of our Associates and will support the approximately 150 Associates affected by exploring internal transfer opportunities and offering transitional support."The company is working with the affected employees to help them find employment at other plants or otherwise help them with transition assistance in advance of the closing."
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