AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MOSAIC

Tampa, Florida-based Mosaic Company, the largest U.S. producer of potash and phosphate fertilizers, has announced a reduction in force due to limited availability of sulfur feedstock used to produce phosphate fertilizer.

The reduction will impact 199 employees located at its South Fort Meade facility.

According to Vice President of Phosphate Operations for North America Ron Yasurek, “ongoing challenges related to the availability and cost of sulfur, an essential input for phosphate production, have caused the company to scale back its global operations. As a result, Mosaic has decided to 'idle' the plant, which is expected to last for more than six months.We recognize how difficult this news is for our employees and their families. Please know that we are committed to supporting them through this transition, with the care and safety of our people and communities as our top priority."

Change is constant, and it's coming. Tomorrow will always come, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Life offers no guarantees, 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, anytime, 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 wondering, "Am I Next?"

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MOSAIC

Tampa, Florida-based Mosaic Company, the largest U.S. producer of potash and phosphate fertilizers, has announced a reduction in force related to the availability of sulfur feedstock used in the production of phosphate fertilizer.

The reduction will impact 206 employees located in Donaldsonville and Convent, Louisiana.

According to a company spokesperson, “As previously disclosed in our Q2 earnings release and discussed during our earnings call, Mosaic is navigating an ongoing challenge related to the availability and cost of sulfur, an essential input for phosphate fertilizer production. The safety of our employees, contractors, communities, and the environment remains Mosaic's highest priority. Mosaic will continue to responsibly manage its facilities and assets, in accordance with regulatory requirements.”

"We recognize how difficult this news is for our employees and their families. Please know that we are committed to supporting them through this transition, with the care and safety of our people and communities as our top priority."

Change is constant, and it's 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?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PMC BIOGENIX

Memphis, Tennessee-based PMC Biogenix, a manufacturer of renewable specialty chemical compounds derived from renewable plant oils (palm, coconut, soybean) and animal fats, has announced the permanent closure of its 80,000-square-foot integrated oleochemicals manufacturing and research facility.

The closure will impact 172 employees, including 122 union members, and is scheduled for April 26, 202.

PMC Biogenix's parent, Mount Laurel, New Jersey-based PMC Group, noted in 2024, "As part of PMC’s ongoing commitment to ensuring long-term sustainability and success of the Biogenix business worldwide, a comprehensive strategic product review of the Memphis facility was conducted, resulting in a focus on higher value Fatty Amides and Bisamides (Armoslip and Kemamide), Glycerol Esters (Kemester), Metallic Stearates (Lubrazinc), and Specialty Esters (Kemester), and the decision to exit the merchant market for certain commodity bulk fatty acids. This restructuring will enhance operational efficiencies, focus on core strengths, align resources with market demand and bolster PMC’s oleochemical derivatives business. We are excited to announce plans to build a new facility in Gyeongju, South Korea. This investment will allow us to significantly increase production capacity to meet growing customer demand for our Armoslip products.”

Change is constant, and it's 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?