Indiana Layoffs — September 2015
Employers in Indiana reported 7 WARN Act notices in September 2015, displacing an estimated 989 workers and up 266% versus September 2014. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 446 |
| Transportation | 1 | 193 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 169 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 446 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 193 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allen | 2 | 549 |
| Monroe | 1 | 169 |
| Cass | 1 | 111 |
| Vigo | 1 | 70 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 62 |
Allen absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 549 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | 2 | 549 |
| Bloomington | 1 | 169 |
| Logansport | 1 | 111 |
| Terre Haute | 1 | 70 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 62 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exelis | Fort Wayne | 356 | ||
| Triple Crown Services | Fort Wayne | 193 | ||
| ModusLink Global Solutions | Bloomington | 169 | ||
| Carter Fuel Systems | Logansport | 111 | ||
| Holiday Inn | Terre Haute | 70 | ||
| C. H. Guenther & Son | Indianapolis | 62 | ||
| Pall Filter Specialists | Michigan City | 28 |
The most significant filing came from Exelis at its Fort Wayne facility, reporting 356 affected workers. Triple Crown Services followed with 193 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Indiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.