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.
About the Company
Cardinal Health is an American multinational healthcare services and products company. Its headquarters is in Dublin, Ohio. The company offers pharmaceutical product distribution and the production of medical and surgical products.
Its business operations assist healthcare facilities throughout the supply chain through the delivery of medications, medical supplies, and other associated services to medical professionals and patients.
Cardinal Health focuses on improving efficiency, lowering expenses, and elevating care delivery to patients in the healthcare system. KPR US LLC is one of the company’s subsidiaries involved in manufacturing and distribution.
The WARN filing by KPR notifies employees and officials of the state workforce about the planned closure of the Marvin Griffin Road location. These filings assist impacted workers in securing employment services and job transition programs with the state workforce agencies.
