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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 26, 2025

Celanese Closes Factory Due to Economic Viability Issues

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 12,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Nacogdoches, Texas, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Celanese Corporation has decided to close its factory in Nacogdoches, Texas, due to economic viability issues, resulting in the layoff of approximately 300 employees. The closure reflects the company's response to ongoing challenges in the market, which have rendered the facility no longer economically sustainable. This decision is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on more profitable segments. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting the local workforce significantly. Celanese aims to mitigate the effects of this closure through various support measures for the affected employees.

Celanese Corporation cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.4% of the 12,400 people Celanese Corporation employs.

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Celanese CorporationCE
Basic Materials · 12,400 employees
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EVENTS TRACKED
300
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 26, 2025