Montgomery agricultural plant to close, laying off 64 workers

The Andersons Inc., an agricultural supply chain and turf manufacturing company, is preparing to close its Montgomery facility, according to a newly filed WARN notice with Workforce Alabama.

The Montgomery site, located at 1500 Furnace St., is The Andersons’ lone facility in Alabama, according to the company’s website. The plant sits on the city’s north side alongside several other industrial operations.

The upcoming closure was publicly announced last week. State listings show that 64 employees are impacted by the site shutdown, which is scheduled to take effect on Dec. 2.

Inside The Andersons Inc.’s agricultural + turf manufacturing work

Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, The Andersons Inc. is a diversified agribusiness company operating across the United States, Canada and global markets.

While the company maintains broad agricultural supply chain, grain storage and bio-fuel operations, its specialty manufacturing facilities specialize in producing:

• Plant nutrients + turf care: Custom dry and liquid fertilizer formulation, soil amendments, micronutrients and professional turf management products designed for agriculture, lawns and golf courses
• Industrial formulations: Bio-based products, specialty pest control granules and raw materials used in industrial manufacturing

State job resources available for displaced Montgomery workers

This upcoming WARN notice filing marks the departure of The Andersons Inc. from Alabama. Located right in the industrial corridor along Furnace Street, the plant closure will leave 64 local workers seeking new employment opportunities as the December deadline arrives.

Rapid Response assistance through Workforce Alabama is typically deployed following a WARN notice to connect displaced employees with job placement resources, unemployment benefits and retraining support.

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