Essendant to Lay Off Hundreds Following Houston Facility Closure
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What we know
Location: Houston, Texas.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Essendant has announced plans to lay off hundreds of employees following the closure of its Houston facility. The layoffs are part of a strategic decision to streamline operations and reduce costs. While the exact number of affected employees is not specified, estimates suggest that around 300 workers will be impacted. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to adapt to changing market conditions and improve efficiency. The layoffs are expected to take place in the near future as the facility ceases operations.
Essendant cut 300 jobs in TX.
That is roughly 15% of the 2,000 people Essendant employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 25 layoff events at Essendant since September 2025, including 1,369 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 13 additional events known from news reporting.
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