Vaughan, Ontario, Canada-based Bausch & Lomb, the iconic optical company specializing in eye health products, has announced a reduction in force at its Kirkwood. Missouri surgical products manufacturing facility.
The reduction will impact 119 employees, mainly in manufacturing, with phased separations scheduled to begin on August 10, 2026, and be completed by December 17, 2026.
According to a company spokesperson, "The company is transferring production of certain surgical products from Kirkwood to manage inventory and ensure uninterrupted product availability. The transfer will occur in phases."
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