Manufacturing Layoffs in Kentucky
Tracking 332 manufacturing WARN Act layoff notices affecting 52,177 workers in Kentucky. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
332
Total Notices
52,177
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Manufacturing Layoffs in Kentucky
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| ArvinMeritor | 11 | 728 |
| Arch Coal | 9 | 1,388 |
| Kentucky Apparel | 4 | 443 |
| United State Enrichment | 4 | 410 |
| Carhartt | 4 | 307 |
| Martinrea Heavy Stamping | 3 | 387 |
| Leggett & Platt | 3 | 239 |
| AK Steel | 3 | 1,276 |
| Boeing | 3 | 200 |
| United States Enrichment | 3 | 820 |
| Century Aluminum of Kentucky GP "Hawesville Smelter" | 3 | 2,058 |
| Joy Global | 3 | 229 |
| Multi Packaging Solutions | 3 | 156 |
| National Tobacco | 3 | 117 |
| American Greetings | 3 | 1,148 |
Manufacturing Layoffs by City in Kentucky
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 146 | 17,447 |
| Bowling Green | 8 | 2,418 |
| Ashland | 8 | 3,265 |
| Paducah | 7 | 1,230 |
| Owensboro | 6 | 566 |
| Georgetown | 6 | 1,028 |
| Lexington | 6 | 719 |
| Elizabethtown | 4 | 830 |
| Versailles | 4 | 372 |
| Hazard | 4 | 307 |
| Knott County | 4 | 1,036 |
| Somerset | 4 | 805 |
| Madisonville | 4 | 643 |
| Hopkins | 3 | 253 |
| Danville | 3 | 449 |
Latest Manufacturing Layoff Notices in Kentucky
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Oval SK Group/Battery Plant | La Grange | 1,514 | Closure | 2025-12-16 |
| Thyssenkrupp | Calvert City | 77 | Closure | 2025-12-15 |
| International Paper | Louisville | 93 | Closure | 2025-11-14 |
| Fritz Winter North America | Elizabethtown | 230 | Closure | 2025-10-24 |
| ARaymond Tinnerman Manufacturing | Louisville | 112 | Closure | 2025-10-23 |
| Akebono Brake | Elizabethtown | 450 | Closure | 2025-10-03 |
| Martinrea Heavy Stamping | Bowling Green | 276 | Closure | 2025-10-01 |
| Leggett & Platt | Louisville | 100 | Closure | 2025-09-16 |
| Kentucky Cooperage | Louisville | 112 | Closure | 2025-08-21 |
| AHF Products Manufacturing | Russellville | 134 | Closure | 2025-08-20 |
| Russellville Engineered Casting | Russellville | 102 | Closure | 2025-08-15 |
| Levi Strauss & | Louisville | 346 | Closure | 2025-06-16 |
| Lockheed Martin | Louisville | 64 | Closure | 2025-05-02 |
| Kentucky BioProcessing | Owensboro | 46 | Closure | 2025-04-15 |
| Danimer Scientific | Winchester | 11 | Closure | 2025-03-18 |
| Diageo North America Stitzel | Louisville | 57 | Closure | 2025-01-31 |
| Diageo North America Stitzel | Louisville | 57 | Closure | 2025-01-31 |
| Brown | Louisville | 210 | Closure | 2025-01-22 |
| ARC Automotive | - | 110 | Closure | 2024-06-20 |
| HDT Global | Solon | 94 | Closure | 2024-05-30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many manufacturing layoffs have occurred in Kentucky?
There have been 332 manufacturing WARN Act layoff notices in Kentucky, affecting 52,177 workers.
Which manufacturing companies have had the most layoffs in Kentucky?
The top companies are: ArvinMeritor, Arch Coal, Kentucky Apparel, United State Enrichment, Carhartt.
What cities in Kentucky have the most manufacturing layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Louisville, Bowling Green, Ashland, Paducah, Owensboro.
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