Lighting factory to close, laying off 95 workers
In 2008, the Federal-Mogul factory in Avilla announced an expansion that could bring employment to 170 by 2010. But the company says it now has only 95 employees.
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Printing facility to close, terminate 150 employees
Big changes in the media industry have dramatically lowered the amount of work available for Multi Packaging Solutions Inc.’s printing plant in Terre Haute.
Wiley cuts at least 70 Indy employees in restructuring
John Wiley & Sons Inc., publisher of the “For Dummies” series, has sent dozens of local jobs to foreign markets as it tries to save $80 million company-wide.
IU Health to lay off 800 employees
The Indianapolis-based hospital system said Thursday it must make the cuts because fewer patients have been coming to hospitals and payment rates for its services have been declining.
Indianapolis Star hit with new round of job cuts
Thirteen employees have been shown the door in the fifth round of layoffs in five years at the state’s largest newspaper.
Flavor-maker to close Indy plants, lay off 47
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours LLC plans to consolidate the Indianapolis manufacturing operations into other U.S. facilities. Thirty-five temporary workers also will lose positions.
Phone company lays off hundreds amid inquiry
A subsidized phone service provider under scrutiny from Indiana regulators is laying off hundreds of salespeople across the country amid inquiries into its sales tactics.
St. Vincent Health eliminating about 865 jobs in Indiana
It was not clear how many workers were losing their jobs in the Indianapolis area. However, people familiar with the cuts said the reductions were heavy in the administrative ranks, and many of those jobs are on the city’s north side.
IPS to lay off 109 workers, look for further cuts
The state’s second-largest public school district is continuing to look for further cost reductions in its operations and, down the road, in its buildings.
International Paper to fold local plant, laying off 91
The shutdown is the latest in a recent string of layoffs and closures by the global company in its Indiana operations.
Expected revenue slump spurs Lilly to cut sales force
The Indianapolis pharmaceuticals giant said Thursday that it would lay off hundreds of U.S. sales reps, as it prepares for the loss of patent protection on two of its best-selling drugs.
Communications firm plans 100-plus area layoffs
Fort Wayne-based communications firm Briljent LLC plans to lay off between 100 and 130 employees at its Indianapolis office after losing a large federal contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.
Auto parts supplier lays off 200 in northeastern Indiana
Contech Castings LLC has suspended certain operations at plants in Auburn and Pierceton and laid off more than 200 employees after losing a customer to a competitor.
Lafayette manufacturing plant laying off 150 workers
Oerlikon Fairfield officials announced Wednesday that the indefinite layoffs will take effect March 4.
Indiana auto parts supplier lays off 130 workers
A Contech Castings spokesman said the company’s Auburn plant laid off about half of its work force Friday after losing a contract last week.
UPDATE: Sensient to cut 125 jobs due to Chicago move
Sensient Technologies Corp. has alerted state officials that it will lay off 125 workers from its Indianapolis operations. That follows the company’s announcement that it plans to move its local Flavors & Fragrances Group headquarters to suburban Chicago.
State’s unemployment rate holds steady at 8 percent
Indiana shed 9,800 private-sector jobs in November, mainly due to losses in the construction industry, according to state officials.
TriMas to lay off about 450 workers, close plant
Manufacturer TriMas Corp. plans to shut its Goshen plant and lay off all 450 workers there.
Judge OKs plan to close Hostess, sell brands
Twinkies, Ho Hos and Wonder Bread are up for sale now that a bankruptcy judge cleared the way for Hostess Brands Inc. to fire its 18,500 workers and wind down its operations.
Hostess to close all plants, fire thousands of workers
Hostess Brands Inc. said Friday it will close all of its plants, leading to the loss of hundreds of jobs in Indiana and thousands more nationwide. The company employs 288 in Indianapolis.