Refresco Beverages US Inc. filed a WARN notice with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The filing indicates that the company will close its manufacturing facility in Carlisle, resulting in 63 job cuts.
Refresco to Cease Manufacturing Operations in Carlisle
Refresco Beverages filed the notice under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) on April 14. The company will discontinue manufacturing operations at its Carlisle, Ohio, facility.
Refresco plans to cease manufacturing operations at the plant located at 300 Industry Dr., on or about June 24, 2026. Warehousing facilities at the site are expected to end by July 11. Additional equipment decommissioning will take place after that.
Refresco expects the facility to fully close around July 11, 2026, with final steps completed within one to two weeks. In the filing, the company listed impacted job positions and layoff schedules for each of them. The layoffs will be from June 24 through December 21.
In the filing, the company stated that the changing needs of Refresco’s customers, as well as high operating costs, led to the closure decision. For a smooth transition, Refresco will facilitate on-site job fairs to assist with job placement outside of Refresco, as well as assistance with resume writing.
About Refresco Beverages
Refresco is a global independent beverage solutions provider, serving major brands and private-label retailers across North America, Europe, and Australia. It produces a diverse range of beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas, energy drinks, sports drinks, mineral waters, and plant-based beverages.
Refresco has an extensive global production network of over 75 manufacturing facilities. The business model of the company is to offer end-to-end drink solutions, from production to packaging, allowing customers to respond quickly to shifting consumer demand.
Over the past couple of years, Refresco has continued its strategic growth plans and acquisitions. In February 2026, the company announced its acquisition of SunOpta, expanding its plant-based beverage capacity and strengthening its North American presence.
The company has also seen a change in leadership with Steve Presley being named as Chief Executive Officer in 2025, who brings 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry around the world to help the company steer towards its next stage of development.
Based on its recent developments and annual reports, Refresco is aiming at operational efficiency and category growth efforts. The company has invested in automation, logistics enhancements, and sustainability initiatives, including recycled PET (rPET) utilization and enhanced energy and water efficiency in its plants.
