AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MANNINGTON MILLS

Salem, New Jersey-based Mannington Mills, a flooring manufacturer, has announced the closure of its Dalton, Georgia, and Chatsworth, Georgia, facilities, as the company exits the residential carpet industry to focus on the growth and innovation of its residential hard surface offerings, hard and soft surface commercial portfolio, and Amtico International business. Operations at both facilities will wind down by the end of the first quarter of 2026

The closures will affect 211 employees, including 150 in Dalton and 61 in Chatsworth, with layoffs scheduled for December 27, 2025.

According to CEO Tom Pendley, “The departure of Invista and the Stainmaster brand from the carpet fibers business, and the continued consumer shift to resilient flooring, has forced us to reevaluate residential carpet in our portfolio. This has led us to make the difficult decision to exit residential carpet. Our associates in Dalton have shown great dedication, and we are incredibly grateful for their loyalty. While we are confident that this decision is in the best interest of Mannington Mills’ long-term future, it is an extremely hard one, as we understand the impact it has on our people.”

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?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ARAYMOND TINNERMAN MANUFACTURING

Brunswick, Ohio-based ARaymond Tinnerman Manufacturing, a manufacturer of fastening and assembly solutions, has announced its intention to close its Flemingsburg, Kentucky, manufacturing plant as part of its restructuring of North American and Canadian operations and to open a new centralized distribution center in Detroit.

The closure will impact 112 employees, in stages starting in April 2026, with complete closure by December 2026.

According to a company statement, “The discontinuation of operations at the plant is primarily due to unfortunate market realities — including capacity utilization, changing customer demands, and operating cost pressures. As a sixth-generation, family-owned business, we deeply regret closing this historic facility given the strong and valued relationships we have built with our employees and the Flemingsburg community We are grateful for the commitment of our team members and the support of the community and its leaders over the years.”

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?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ADVANCED MATERIALS

Santa Clara, California-based Applied Materials, a developer, manufacturer, and repair service for the equipment, software, and solutions used to make semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, and other electronics, has announced a 4% reduction in force, including 14 vice presidents.

The reduction will impact approximately 1,400 employees, including 350 layoffs in California's Bay Area.

CEO Gary Dickerson noted, “Automation, digitalization and geographic shifts are redefining our workforce needs and skill requirements. Now, at the end of the fiscal year, the company will take one coordinated workforce action, across all levels and groups, to accelerate implementation of these plans, while providing for appropriate and fair transition benefits for affected employees.”

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?