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Essendant to Lay Off Hundreds Following Houston Facility Closure

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~15%
300 OF 2,000 EMPLOYEES

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.

That is roughly 15% of the 2,000 people Essendant employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 18 layoff events at Essendant since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,371 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Essendant.

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EssendantESND
Industrials · 2,000 employees
18
EVENTS TRACKED
1,907
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 26, 2025