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Nestlé to Close Solon, Ohio Factory and Shift Production to South Carolina
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Core Event
Nestlé announced that its Solon, Ohio manufacturing plant will be closed by the end of 2027. Production of Nestlé Professional Solutions pouches will be gradually transferred to the company’s facility in Gaffney, South Carolina, with operations in Solon expected to cease in the third quarter of 2027. The broader Solon campus, which houses research and corporate functions, will remain open.
Impact on Workers and Community
The closure will affect “hundreds of positions,” though Nestlé has not disclosed an exact headcount. The company said it will provide separation benefits, transition support, and the opportunity for affected employees to apply for open roles at other Nestlé locations in Ohio. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice is anticipated around March 2027.
Company Rationale and Ongoing Ohio Presence
Nestlé stressed that it will maintain a strong presence in Ohio, citing nearly 3,000 employees across seven state facilities—including manufacturing, research & development, and corporate operations. The company highlighted that its Streetsboro Distribution Center and the West 25th factory in Cleveland will not be impacted.
Data & Statistics
- Seven Nestlé facilities operate in Ohio, employing close to 3,000 people.
- The Solon campus hosts Nestlé Professional, Nestlé Research & Development, Nestlé USA, and the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center.
- Prior layoffs at the Solon site include more than 200 workers in 2024 and 77 employees in 2023.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is difficult news for Solon and for the employees and families affected,” — Mayor Eddy Kraus