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Dal-Tile stops production in Florence, Alabama; state notice lists 144 jobs
Alabama's WARN list records 144 affected employees. Local reporting cites a company notice of 146 and a later final closure date.
- Location
- Florence, AL
- Key date
- Starting date October 16, 2026
- Reported
- State notice listed October 19, 2026
- As of
- October 22, 2026
Alabama's official WARN list records a Dal-Tile LLC closure in Florence affecting 144 employees, with a starting date of October 16, 2026 and an initial report date of October 19, 2026.
WAFF reported on October 17 that production at the facility has stopped, citing a company notice that describes 146 affected employees and a final permanent closure on February 26, 2027. The production stop is not the same as the final site closure.
What is confirmed
- 144 affected employees, according to the Alabama Department of Workforce WARN list.
- 146 affected employees, according to a company notice reported by WAFF.
- Production at the Florence facility has stopped, per local reporting.
Dates and scope
- The two counts differ: 144 is the state's figure; 146 is the company figure reported by WAFF. We show both with attribution.
- Production stopping is not final closure. WAFF reports final permanent closure on February 26, 2027.
- No cause has been verified.
Sources
- Alabama Department of WorkforceWARN list (official table)
- WAFF 48 NewsDal-Tile ceases operations at Florence facility
Corrections and updates
No corrections to date. Updated as of October 22, 2026.