First Brands Group, LLC Layoff
SOURCEOFFICIAL FILINGIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity· filed February 23, 2026View the filing ↗
What we know
Location: Albion, IL (Edwards County).
A WARN notice for this layoff is recorded on February 23, 2026.
Industry: Manufacturing - Motor Vehicle Parts.
Disclosed through an official WARN filing with the IL state workforce agency.
Summary
The Wall Street Journal reports that First Brands Group has laid off employees as interest from potential buyers declined. The cuts are tied to the company’s weakened sale prospects and come amid broader industry dealmaking pressures. The article indicates staff reductions at First Brands but does not specify the date, number of employees affected, locations, or particular departments impacted. No detailed timeline or headcount was provided in the report, though the layoffs were presented as actions already taken rather than future plans.
First Brands Group, LLC disclosed this layoff in an official WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice recorded by the IL state workforce agency on February 23, 2026. The notice covers 114 employees in Albion, IL (Edwards County).
LayoffTalk has tracked 24 layoff events at First Brands Group, LLC since October 2023, including 1,787 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 16 additional events known from news reporting.
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