AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ARDAGH GROUP USA (06/22/24)

JUNE 22, 2024 — 244 EMPLOYEES IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

The company has announced that its Marginal Way wine bottle facility located in Seattle, Washington, is subject to an “indefinite curtailment of production and added that if the market conditions change, Ardagh will consider restarting production at its Seattle facility.”

The closure will impact 244 employees who will be laid off.

According to a company spokesperson, the decision was driven by “ongoing pressure from low-priced imports from China, Chile and Mexico, and market conditions.”

JULY 11, 2023 — Original post…

Fishers, Indiana-based Ardagh Group USA, one of the world’s largest metal and glass packaging companies, has announced the closure of two bottling plants in response to a precipitous drop in sales of one of its client's products, said to be Bud Light Beer produced by Anheuser-Busch/InBev.

One plant is located in Simsboro, Louisiana, and the other one is in Wilson, North Carolina.

Approximately 645 employees will be impacted.

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 PACTIVE EVERGREEN (08/20/25)

AUGUST 20, 2025 — PLANT CLOSURE, BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA

The acquiring company, Novolex, is closing its thermoforming manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, California, on October 14, 2025, in a post-acquisition restructuring.

127 employees are impacted.

Layoffs will begin on October 14, 2025, and be completed by November 21, 2025.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 — 153 EMPLOYEES

The Pactiv Evergreen food and beverage containers lant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, will close this year, impacting 153 employees. Employee separations are expected to begin on April 11, 2025, and be completed on or before June 13, 2025.

APRIL 5, 2023 — Original post…

Lake Forest, Illinois-based Pactiv Evergeen, a manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products to supplying packers, processors, supermarkets, restaurants, institutions, and foodservice outlets, has announced organizational changes, including the closure of its facilities in Canton, North Carolina, and Olmsted Falls, Ohio, and the reduction of its Waynesville, North Carolina workforce.

The closures will impact 1,200 employees.

President and CEO Michael King noted, “As we continue to confront a challenging market environment for our Beverage Merchandising business, we are faced with these difficult decisions that directly impact our employees. We assess all changes to the business with considerable thought for our employees, customers, shareholders, and communities, and do not take these decisions lightly. We remain committed to doing what’s right, treating everyone with respect, and delivering on all of our commitments to our people, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we operate.”

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 KDC/ONE

Longueuil, Quebec, Canada-based KDC/ONE, a provider of manufacturing and packaging solutions for the personal care, beauty, and household sectors, has announced the closure of its 31,000-square-foot Lynchburg, Virginia beauty and personal care products manufacturing plant by the end of 2023.

The closure will impact 670 employees, with layoffs occurring in stages. Current operations will be transferred to the company's other plants.

The decision was driven by a review and analysis of the older plant's profitability and ability to respond to market demand.

According to KDC/ONE's Vice President of Communications, Michael Salzillo, “In the normal course of business, we conduct regular strategic reviews of our operations across the network. During our recent review and analysis, it became clear that we needed to make the difficult business decision to wind down operations in KDC/One Lynchburg, and complete a full shutdown of the site in late 2023.”

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. 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?