A medical equipment manufacturing company, Fresenius USA Manufacturing, is preparing to reduce its workforce in Chester, New York. The firm has announced plans to lay off more than 50 employees at its facility. According to the WARN notice, the layoffs are scheduled to begin on April 28, 2026.
Fresenius USA Manufacturing to Cut Jobs at Chester, NY Facility
Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc., located at 68 Tetz Road, Suite 100, in Chester, is a subsidiary facility of Fresenius Medical Care North America. The facility focuses on manufacturing dialysis equipment and related medical supplies.
According to the official Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice, the company is reducing its workforce at its Chester facility.
An official WARN notice was submitted on February 18 to the New York State Department of Labor. The facility will begin job cuts in April, and 56 employees are expected to be affected by the layoffs.
The company has not shared any official reason or additional details about the workforce reduction.
What Is a WARN Notice?
The WARN Act is a federal law that requires employers to give employees and the state government an advanced notice before mass layoffs. Under the New York law, employers with 50 or more full-time employees are required to provide at least 90 days’ notice before cutting jobs.
This act provides employees and local officials time to prepare for future unemployment. The WARN notice also helps workers to access support like unemployment benefits, job training, and other financial support.
About Fresenius USA Manufacturing
With almost 30 years of experience, Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc. has been working in the medical equipment industry.
The company specializes in healthcare products, particularly in items used for dialysis treatment. The products manufactured include dialysis machines, dialyzers, and other related disposable supplies.
Over the years, it has supplied important medical equipment to healthcare providers across the United States.
The upcoming layoffs of the 56 employees at its Chester facility mark a difficult time for the company. The layoffs also affect the local community, as the facility has been part of the area’s workforce and economy.
