Grand Rapids, Michigan-based UFP Industries, a supplier of wood-based construction materials and ancillary products to industrial, commercial, and residential markets, has announced the closure of its Bonner, Montana Edge Prefinished manufacturing facility that produces exterior siding, trim, and patterned interior accent boards.
The closure will impact 104 employees, with layoffs commencing on September 27, 2025.
A spokesperson noted, “This is not an easy decision. We wish this facility had worked out. Montanans’ grit and perseverance are among our core values at UFP Industries. We spent 5 years working together to make it work, but big-picture realities beyond our control made consolidation unavoidable. We have committed to our Bonner employees that we will prioritize internal candidates for open positions across the UFP family of companies.”
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?
