Kem Krest, LLC will lay off 77 employees from its Carmel, Indiana, facility as the company plans permanent closure. The company cited its reasons for closure and outlined staggered terminations in a WARN filing.
Kem Krest to Close Carmel, Indiana Plant
Kem Krest, LLC filed a WARN notice with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development on March 10. The supply chain services company announced the closure of its facility at 1000 E 116th Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032. This is resulting in job loss for dozens of employees.
Decrease in sales, business priorities, and projected business needs led to the layoff and closure decision. The closure is expected to begin on May 9 and will continue in phases till August 31. The notice listed affected positions and employee counts, noting that no bumping rights are available to them.
About Kem Krest
Kem Krest, LLC is a supply chain management and fulfillment services company. It provides end-to-end solutions on behalf of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The company, established in 1979, is dedicated to the simplification of supply chain activities by uniting the suppliers with the inventory, fulfillment, and customer support services.
The supply chain optimization, end-to-end fulfillment, chemical packaging, kitting and sub-assembly, regulatory compliance support, and customer services are offered by Kem Krest.
The company collaborates with OEMs in the auto, heavy-duty, agricultural/industrial, powersports, and defense sectors. Kem Krest focuses on state-of-the-art technology, quality, and efficient processes in order to satisfy diverse supply chain requirements.
The shutdown of the facility in Carmel is anticipated as a considerable change for the local supply chain sector. The filing did not outline future plans but fulfilled federal notification requirements.
