Employers in Indiana reported 4 WARN Act notices in February 2012, displacing an estimated 410 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 103% versus February 2011. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 3 | 264 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 146 |
The Other sector topped the list of affected industries with 264 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 146 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 2 | 292 |
| Hancock | 1 | 65 |
| Vigo | 1 | 53 |
Newton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 292 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kentland | 2 | 292 |
| Greenfield | 1 | 65 |
| Terre Haute | 1 | 53 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 211 |
| Layoff | 1 | 53 |
The high proportion of closures (51% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Indiana's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon L Manufacturing Co | Kentland | 146 | 2012-02-01 | |
| Bon L Manufacturing Co. Amended | Kentland | 146 | Closure | 2012-02-01 |
| GasAmerica Services, Inc. Main Headquarters | Greenfield | 65 | Closure | 2012-02-20 |
| CertainTeed Corporation | Terre Haute | 53 | Layoff | 2012-02-24 |
The most significant filing came from Bon L Manufacturing Co at its Kentland facility, reporting 146 affected workers. Bon L Manufacturing Co. Amended followed with 146 workers.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Other sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Indiana. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Indiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.
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