Respironics, which manufactures sleep and respiratory products, plans to lay off nearly 200 people in Pennsylvania beginning next week.
The company filed a WARN notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state of the layoffs at 174 Tech Center Drive in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, near Mount Pleasant; 312 Alvin Drive in Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County, near New Kensington, and at 1001 Murry Ridge Lane, Murrysville in Westmoreland County.
Respironics, an affiliate of Philips North America, said it plans to outsource manufacturing operations at these facilities. Between the three facilities, 196 people will be laid off, including 136 production operators…