AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT SUNTORY GLOBAL SPIRITS

Osaka, Japan-based Suntory Global Spirits, the Japanese multinational brewing and distilling company, has announced that its subsidiary James B. Beam Distilling Co. will shut down distillation operations at its Clermont, Kentucky, facility in 2026 and move all distilling production to its Booker Noe plant in Boston, Kentucky.

It is unknown how many employees will be affected.

According to a company statement, “We are always assessing production levels to best meet consumer demand, and recently met with our team to discuss our volumes for 2026. We’ve shared with our teams that while we will continue to distill at our [Freddie Booker Noe] craft distillery in Clermont and at our larger Booker Noe distillery in Boston, we plan to pause distillation at our main distillery on the James B. Beam campus for 2026 while we take the opportunity to invest in site enhancements. Our visitor center at the James B. Beam campus remains open so visitors can have the full James B. Beam experience and join us for a meal at The Kitchen Table.”

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 MCLANE COMPANY

Temple, Texas-based McLane Company, a wholesale supply chain services company that distributes products to convenience stores, discount retailers, wholesale clubs, drug stores, military bases, fast-food restaurants, and casual dining restaurants, has announced it's scaling back to a single work shift at its Danville, Illinois facility.

The reduction will impact up to 220 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, “McLane announced that we are making adjustments to staffing levels at our Danville facility based on current business needs. McLane has been a longstanding employer in the region and remains committed to our teammates, customers and the community. While this was a difficult decision, our focus remains on supporting our teammates and delivering value to our customers.”

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 FRITZ WINTER NORTH AMERICA

Franklin, Kentucky-based Fritz Winter North America, a cast iron foundry supplying the automotive industry, has announced the closure of its automotive brake parts manufacturing plant in Franklin, Kentucky, with a full shutdown by March 31, 2026.

The closure will affect 230 employees.

The decision was driven by shifts in the automotive market, particularly those affecting EV production.

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?