The Andersons Inc. Montgomery Facility to Close Dec. 2
The manufacturing site closure will result in 64 layoffs, affecting local labor supply for firms in the turf industry.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Jobs — General
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The Andersons Inc. plans to close its Montgomery, Alabama facility at 1500 Furnace Street on Dec. 2, 2026. The shuttering of the site, which manages turf and contract manufacturing, will result in the layoff of 64 employees.
Why it matters
The closure follows a broader trend of workforce reductions in the region, with Alabama reporting more than 2,600 employees impacted by mass layoffs and facility shutdowns during 2026.
The company filed a WARN notice for the loss of 64 jobs at the 1500 Furnace Street facility, part of a state-wide total of 2,600 employees affected by closures in 2026.
The players
The Andersons Inc.
A publicly traded company based in Maumee, Ohio, operating in the agriculture and industrial sectors since the 1940s.
The details
The facility closure affects the company's turf and contract manufacturing operations. As a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq, The Andersons Inc. is subject to federal requirements to file a WARN notice when conducting significant plant closures. This process mandates advance notification to state officials regarding workforce reductions.
Timeline
The Andersons Inc. was founded in the 1940s.
The company announced the closure in October 2026.
The facility closure and layoffs take effect on Dec. 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
The facility closure follows the standard notification protocols established by the federal WARN Act. It marks a departure from typical growth patterns in local industrial segments, mirroring a year of heightened workforce consolidation across the state.
Operators in the turf and contract manufacturing sectors should monitor local labor availability as 64 workers enter the Montgomery job market in December. Businesses should ensure their own regulatory compliance processes are updated to meet federal WARN notice requirements for future facility adjustments.
The takeaway
The closure signals a contraction in local manufacturing capacity that could shift supply chain dynamics for neighboring businesses. Owners should evaluate their reliance on contract manufacturing partnerships in the area to determine if alternative sourcing or capacity is required following the December 2 shutdown.
Further reading
For broader trends in regional workforce shifts, visit the Jobs — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.
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