HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – Midmark Corporation, a medical equipment manufacturer, announced in January that it will permanently close its Leesburg facility by May 30, 2025, leading to the layoff of approximately 80 employees over the course of several months.
The company filed an official Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice with state officials, confirming that the 260 Depot Street facility in Highland County will cease all production and begin employee separations on March 28, 2025.
Layoff Timeline
The first round of 64 layoffs is set to take place on March 28, 2025, affecting employees across various departments, including assembly workers, welders, supervisors, and administrative roles. Additional layoffs will occur on:
- May 30, 2025 – 2 employees
- August 1, 2025 – 1 employee
- December 31, 2025 – 9 employees
In total, 80 employees will lose their jobs by the end of the year, marking a significant economic hit to the local workforce. The company has confirmed that affected employees do not have bumping rights and are not represented by a union.
Reason for Closure
Midmark stated that the decision to shut down operations in Leesburg is due to the company’s decision to cease all production at the facility, though no further details were provided regarding the broader impact on its operations.
Community and Economic Impact
The closure of the Midmark facility will be a major blow to Highland County, where manufacturing jobs are a crucial part of the local economy. Leesburg residents and former employees will now have to seek employment elsewhere, and the closure raises concerns about the future of manufacturing in the region.
With no plans for relocation assistance outlined in the announcement, many affected employees will likely rely on Ohio’s Rapid Response Program for reemployment services and job training opportunities.
What’s Next?
Midmark Corporation has designated Senior Human Resources Director Aaron Guggenbiller as the point of contact for inquiries regarding the layoffs. Employees with questions can reach out at 419-790-8900 or [email protected].
As the March 28 layoff date approaches, local workforce development agencies may step in to provide resources and job placement assistance for the displaced employees.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.