AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MITER BRANDS (09/04/25)

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 — 440 FLORIDA EMPLOYEES

The company is closing two facilities in Hialeah, Florida, and Medley, Florida, which will impact 440 employees.

Layoffs at the Medley facility are scheduled for November 2025, followed by the Hialeah facility in January 2026.

Look for more layoffs following post-acquisition restructuring to eliminate redundancies.

APRIL 4, 2025 — Original post…

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based Miter Brands, a manufacturer of residential window and door products for new construction and replacement markets, has strategically consolidated its manufacturing operations.

The consolidation will see the closure of the Simi Valley, California, manufacturing facility, which will impact 379 employees. The closure is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

According to a spokesperson, “Our team in Simi Valley has been instrumental in delivering the finest products, services, and customer experiences to our customers. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and contributions of our team members, and we recognize the important role they have played in the success of the Milgard brand. Milgard products will continue to be available, and customers will not experience any disruptions in service or support. This transition is expected to enhance our efficiency as we consolidate production into facilities with advanced manufacturing capabilities."

“As we make this transition, we remain committed to ensuring a seamless experience for our customers and partners. Over the past several years we have made significant investments in nearby facilities that will allow us to maintain our high standards and continue delivering exceptional value.”

The decision was driven by the need to upgrade an older facility and excess manufacturing capacity in the western United States.

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 or promises for 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 now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ICON TECHNOLOGY

Austin, Texas-based ICON Technology, a construction technology company developing robotic and AI systems to lower costs and increase construction speed and quality, has announced a personnel realignment.

The team restructuring will impact 114 employees.

According to a company statement, "Icon has made the difficult decision to "realign their team" to focus on their priorities, including accelerating the development of the company’s new robotic system, Phoenix, and getting 3D printing technology out to builders. While our mission remains to develop these intelligent machines to build humanity's future, we will continue to design and build key projects across residential, hospitality, social/affordable, and those within the Department of Defense with a more streamlined team."

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 or promises for 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 now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT RILEY POWER GROUP

Pinehurst, North Carolina-based Riley Power Group, a full-service maintenance and capital construction company specializing in mechanical, welding, and electrical services, has announced a reduction in its subcontractor force at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

The reduction in force will impact 117 employees, including 48 structural welders, 29 pipefitters, 25 shipfitters, 13 electricians, and 2 press break operators. Layoffs will commence on October 21, 2024.

The company provided specialty welding services, including structural and pipe welding, for Electric Boat’s Naval submarine work out of Quonset Point since 2017.

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 or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad 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 now wondering, Am I Next?