The Andersons to Close Montgomery Facility in December
The Maumee-based company will shutter its local manufacturing site, resulting in 64 layoffs by December 2, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Jobs — General
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The Andersons Inc. is set to close its Montgomery facility located at 1500 Furnace Street on Dec. 2, 2026. This decision will result in the loss of 64 jobs at the site, which currently handles turf and contract manufacturing businesses.
Why it matters
The closure represents a significant impact on the local workforce as the company trims its operational footprint. Federal law required the firm to file a WARN notice with state authorities to signal the upcoming facility shuttering.
The Montgomery facility at 1500 Furnace Street is slated for closure following a formal WARN notice filed by the company. This action is part of a broader trend that has seen over 2,600 workers impacted by mass layoffs across Alabama so far in 2026.
The players
The Andersons Inc.
A publicly traded company on Nasdaq that has been operating since the 1940s.
The details
The facility operated by the Maumee, Ohio-based company specialized in turf and contract manufacturing. The closure is scheduled to take full effect by early December.
Timeline
The Andersons Inc. was founded in the 1940s.
The company announced the upcoming closure in October 2026.
The facility closure and layoffs take effect on Dec. 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
The closure of the Montgomery site reflects broader industrial consolidation trends within the manufacturing sector. The move underscores the transparency requirements mandated by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act for all major plant closures.
The upcoming closure will result in the loss of 64 local jobs, affecting the livelihoods of those employed at the Furnace Street plant. Residents and local businesses should prepare for the economic impact of these departing roles within the Montgomery community.
The takeaway
Large-scale industrial closures often serve as a signal for broader shifts in a company's operational strategy. Employees affected by such events should prioritize reviewing their rights under state and federal labor regulations.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.
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