17 SC companies to lay off more than 1,300 employees, close some plants, report says. Here’s where
South Carolina’s economy is experiencing rapid growth, and has provided millions of people with jobs in automotive manufacturing, construction, aerospace and much more.
However, some companies are facing financial hardships that are insurmountable.
So far this year, 17 SC companies have notified more than 1,300 employees that they have been laid off, according to the latest report from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. Hundreds have already been forced to find new employment.
The report announced eight new company closures that had not been previously reported this year.
Newest reported SC company layoffs
On Feb. 23, First Brands Group, LLC (AVM), a global automotive parts giant, notified 64 employees that the company is permanently closing its Marion plant by April 30, after the company announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2025.
Parsec, LLC, an Ohio-based rail terminal management company, notified 39 SC laborers on Feb. 23 that its North Charleston logistics operation would permanently close on May 1.
Charter Communications, a cable operator under Spectrum, is set to permanently close its Lexington facility on May 7. The closure will force 62 employees to find new jobs.
C2 Technologies, a Virginia-based global training company for defense, civilian and commercial industries, laid off 1 person on March 6, and only gave the employee four days’ notice.
KPR US, LLC, a subsidiary of Cardinal Health that specializes in manufacturing and distributing medical devices, will permanently close its location in Kershaw on May 29, and plans to lay off at least 23 employees.
In Berkeley County, Textron Systems Corporation plans to shrink its operations by laying off 58 of its workers between May 21 and Aug. 14. The company is best known for its innovative defense, government and aerospace technologies and services.
ABM Industry Groups, LLC, notified 122 employees at its Charleston location on April 7 that they will have to find new jobs. The industrial services company started laying off workers on April 13 and will continue doing so until July 7.
Industrial Plastics Group, LLC, which operates a Pickens plastic manufacturing plant, notified and laid off 74 employees on April 10.
Earlier reported SC company closures
The SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce reported hundreds of layoffs and several closures in early February — all of which are listed below.
Miliken intends to close its Cedar Hill plant in Jonesville, laying off 126 people from April through the end of August. Milliken makes broadwoven cotton fabric and broadwoven wool fabric at the mill.
James Hardie Building Products, a worldwide siding company, closed its Summerville location. In total, 78 employees were laid off when the facility shut down in March.
In Duncan, Saddle Creek Logistics Services closed its operations, laying off 130 people in March. The company owns distribution facilities across the nation and employs around 5,000 people.
JeniusBank had a statewide layoff of three individuals. The company offers online banking services in 39 states.
eREV Supply Chain and DLH Solutions, both located at the same address in Charleston, laid off 327 people total by the end of February.
The International Paper Plant in Georgetown is set to start closing at the beginning of May and will be permanently shut down by the end of the year. With the container plant’s closure, 126 workers will be impacted.
Koppers Inc. will close its Florence facility on April 21, which will force 66 employees to find new jobs.
Since 1988, when Congress passed the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, companies must provide information on layoffs at least 60 days in advance to allow workers to have time to prepare for a layoff.
The U.S. Department of Labor has compliance assistance materials to help workers and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under the provisions of WARN.