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Thermo Fisher to Lay Off 421 Workers at Asheville Plant Closure

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
421
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
421 OF 122,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Asheville, North Carolina, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced the closure of its Asheville plant, resulting in the layoff of 421 workers. This decision is part of a strategic shift aimed at optimizing operations and reducing costs. The company cited the need to streamline its manufacturing processes as a key reason for the closure. Employees affected by the layoffs will be notified and provided with support during this transition. The closure is expected to take effect in early October 2023, marking a significant reduction in the company's workforce in the region.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. cut 421 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 122,000 people Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 17 layoff events at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,739 employees.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.TMO
Healthcare · 122,000 employees
17
EVENTS TRACKED
2,596
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 16, 2026LAST UPDATED JAN 16, 2026