AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ANGIODYNAMICS

Latham, New York-based AngioDynamics, a medical device manufacturer, has announced the shutdown of their manufacturing facilities in Queensbury, New York and Glens Falls, New York by the second half of 2025.

It is unknown how many employees will be impacted.

According to Jim Clemmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, "Today, we are announcing meaningful steps in our strategic transformation. We have initiated a restructuring of our manufacturing footprint and are shifting to an outsourced model."

"Currently, more than 80% of our Med Tech revenue utilizes third-party manufacturing. Fully shifting both Med Device and Med Tech to this model will allow us to more effectively compete in our chosen markets, fundamentally changing our corporate gross margin profile and driving us to profitability in two years.”

“Additionally, we continue our efforts to further optimize our portfolio following the divestiture of our BioSentry and Dialysis businesses in June, making us a more focused med-tech company. While our second quarter revenue was softer than we would have liked, particularly in our Thrombus business, we were pleased to complete enrollment of our APEX-AV trial and believe our sales training and education efforts along with new product launches and the anticipated PE indication will solidify this business as a growth driver. With all of these initiatives, we believe we are taking the right steps to generate meaningful long-term growth and profitability while improving patient outcomes in the markets we serve.”

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. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ALIGN TECHNOLOGY

Tempe, Arizona-based Align Technology, a manufacturer of 3D digital scanners and Invisalign clear orthodontic aligners, has announced a major reduction in force.

Approximately 200 employees will be targeted for layoffs.

It appears that the company is further embracing outsourcing as its aligners are manufactured in Juarez, Mexico, scanners in Israel and China, and some customer service jobs are being offshored to Costa Rica.

According to a company statement, "As part of our regular annual planning process, we have identified a small number of positions in multiple locations that will be eliminated or transferred to other locations. We do not have plans for organizational-wide layoffs at this time. Beyond that, we have no further comment."

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. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PURITAN MEDICAL PRODUCTS

Guilford, Maine-based Puritan Medical Products, a manufacturer of swab, diagnostic, and specimen collection products, has announced the closure of its close its plant in Orlinda, Tennessee, and will be consolidating its manufacturing operations in Pittsfield, Maine facility.

The closure will impact 272 employees positions, including 215 employees located in Pittsfield.

The decision was driven by decreasing revenues from COVID-19 testing swabs.

According to a company spokesperson, “These actions are the latest — and hopefully last — measures taken in response to the post-COVID downturn.” With lower demand for swabs and other products — compared to COVID-driven peaks — Puritan has implemented these measures aimed at strengthening its operational and financial base to ensure that it is best positioned to succeed given the new market realities.”

Bob Shultz, Puritan’s president and chief financial officer noted, "Layoffs aren’t just minor changes in people’s lives; they are major disruptions to the livelihoods of employees and the families as well as the communities where we live and work. However, the swiftness and significance of the post-COVID market correction have sustained and, while Puritan does not take these measures lightly, we feel that they are necessary.”

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. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?