Montrose Forest Products to Close Montrose Sawmill, Cutting 90 Jobs

Montrose Forest Products notifies 33: Manufacturing layoffs

Montrose Forest Products will close its sawmill in Montrose, Colorado, resulting in the elimination of 90 jobs, according to a WARN filing with state regulators. The company — operated by Neiman Enterprises — informed employees on September 8, 2026, that layoffs will be staggered between September 8 and November 6 as the facility winds down operations.

The WARN notice states the closure stems from depleted timber supplies. The filing attributes the shortfall to insect infestations, heavy reliance on public lands for logs, reduced federal timber sales and rising operating costs including fuel and tariffs. The company said it pursued potential buyers and coordination with state and federal agencies but was unable to secure a long-term supply solution.

The filing also noted concerns for affected employees, contractors and the local economy; the mill has been described in the notice as a major local employer that supports logging operations and additional indirect jobs in the region.

Reported details and timing

Per the WARN filing with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Neiman Enterprises notified the workforce on September 8, 2026. The notice specifies a wind-down schedule with layoffs occurring on staggered dates through November 6, 2026. The total number of employees affected is 90, as reported in the filing.

In summary, the WARN notice documents a permanent sawmill closure in the 33: Manufacturing sector that will remove 90 jobs in Montrose, Colorado, with a phased layoff period from September 8 to November 6, 2026.