Pixelle Specialty Solutions Fremont winding down plant, 61 workers affected in Fremont

Pixelle Specialty Solutions Fremont is winding down its longtime paper plant in Fremont, affecting 61 plant workers. The article reports the plant is closing operations and those 61 employees face job losses as the facility winds down. Company and local sources described the uncertainty for workers and the economic impact on the community, noting the closure follows broader pressures in the paper industry. The piece includes context about the plant's long history in Fremont and responses from local officials and employees about the impending loss of jobs.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions Fremont disclosed this layoff in an official WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice recorded by the OH state workforce agency on October 2, 2026. The notice covers 61 employees in Fremont, OH (Sandusky County).