Minnesota-Based Medical Equipment Maker Announces 213 Job Cuts at Augusta Plant

KPR US LLC, a subsidiary of Cardinal Health, will lay off 213 employees as it closes its manufacturing operations in Augusta, Georgia. The facility is set to close permanently, leading to layoffs in phases. The WARN notice also outlines support programs for affected employees.

KPR US LLC to Close Augusta Manufacturing Center

KPR US LLC manufactures and supplies medical equipment and pharmaceutical products as part of Cardinal Health. The company filed a WARN notice on March 11. According to the filing, the company’s Augusta manufacturing center will be closed permanently.

Employee separation will occur in phases, starting May 15, 2026. The company has not yet released additional details about the separations. The unit at 1430 Marvin Griffin Rd, Augusta, GA 30906, is expected to close on or around September 30.

211 employees are impacted by the layoff at the main manufacturing center. The remaining 2 employees to be laid off work at 1647 Perkins Rd, Augusta, GA 30906. Their work directly supports the manufacturing center…

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