Indiana Layoffs — February 2012
Employers in Indiana recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 2012, covering approximately 264 workers — marking a decline from January and up 31% versus February 2011. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 146 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 146 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Mining & Energy reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 1 | 146 |
| Hancock | 1 | 65 |
| Vigo | 1 | 53 |
Newton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kentland | 1 | 146 |
| Greenfield | 1 | 65 |
| Terre Haute | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon L Manufacturing | Kentland | 146 | ||
| GasAmerica Services, Inc. Main Headquarters | Greenfield | 65 | ||
| CertainTeed | Terre Haute | 53 |
Leading the list was Bon L Manufacturing at its Kentland facility, reporting 146 affected workers. GasAmerica Services, Inc. Main Headquarters followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Indiana. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Indiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.