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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jan 15, 2026

Thermo Fisher to Lay Off 421 Workers at Asheville Plant Closure

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
421
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 15, 2026
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 in NC as of January 15, 2026.

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

LayoffTalk has tracked 37 layoff events at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. since November 2022, including 1,299 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 18 additional events known from news reporting.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.TMO
Health Care · 122,000 employees
37
EVENTS TRACKED
1,299
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED JAN 16, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026