Midmark to close Leesburg facility
Midmark Corporation’s Leesburg facility is set to close by the end of the year, affecting approximately 80 local jobs, according to a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice posted by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.
The letter from Midmark says that “Midmark Corporation’s facility located at 260 Depot Street, Leesburg, Ohio, 45135, will permanently close by May 30, 2025 and that Midmark will be permanently laying off a group of employees. The reason for the plant closing and/or mass layoff is due to the decision to cease all production at and close the Leesburg facility.”
Formerly The Mason Company, the company manufactures animal enclosures.
According to the letter, the majority of the staff (64 positions) will be laid off/separated in March, with another two positions terminated in May, one in August and the remaining nine at the end of the year, effective Dec. 31.
Affected jobs include accountant, assembly, buyer, coordinator, customer experience, design quote specialist, drafter, engineer, logistics, machinist, maintenance, manager, material handler, production receptionist, project coordinator, technician and welder positions, the WARN notice says.
“The total number of full-time employees assigned to or working at the Leesburg facility is currently 80,” the letter by Senior Human Resources Director Aaron Guggenbiller says. “All affected employees have been notified of their separation dates and that their separation will be permanent. The affected employees do not have bumping rights and are not represented by a union.”
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