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【United State】PMC Biogenix to Close North Memphis Plant in April, Affecting 172 Workers

Mar 4, 2026Local score 10.0

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Editor's note

This closure, confirmed via a WARN notice, signals a potential supply-chain risk for buyers of renewable-resource-based specialty chemicals. The loss of 172 workers, including union-represented staff, may tighten availability for coatings, adhesives, and personal care inputs, prompting buyers to reassess sourcing strategies.

PMC Biogenix, a specialty chemicals producer at 1231 Pope Street in North Memphis, Tennessee, will shut down on April 26, 2026, according to a WARN notice filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The closure will impact 172 employees, 122 of whom are union-represented, signaling a potential shift in supply for renewable-resource-based specialty chemicals used in coatings, adhesives, and personal care.

Source: Read the original report | Published: March 04, 2026