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3M to Lay Off 170 Employees in Decatur Due to PFAS Production Phase-Out

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
170
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Dec 1, 2023
170 OF 85,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Decatur, Alabama, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

3M Company has announced that it will lay off 170 employees at its Decatur facility as part of the phase-out of PFAS production. This decision is part of the company's broader strategy to discontinue the manufacturing of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which have come under scrutiny due to environmental concerns. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2023. This move reflects 3M's ongoing efforts to align its operations with regulatory changes and public expectations regarding chemical safety. The affected employees will be notified in advance as the company navigates this transition.

3M Company cut 170 jobs as of December 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 85,000 people 3M Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at 3M Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 4,170 employees.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED APR 24, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 24, 2026