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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
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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.

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Corrections and updates

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