Brownsville, Texas – First Brands Group plans to lay off 345 employees at its Billy Mitchell facility, expanding previously reported job cuts in Brownsville.
According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice, the layoffs are scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at a First Brands Group location tied to the Billy Mitchell facility in Cameron County.
The newly reported layoffs follow a separate filing indicating 183 employees will be laid off at the company’s Titan Distribution Center in Brownsville. Combined, the two notices indicate 528 total job cuts tied to First Brands operations in the city.
First Brands Group manufactures and distributes automotive parts and accessories across multiple product lines. Its brands include FRAM, TRICO, Autolite, Raybestos, and Centric, among others, supplying parts to automotive retailers and service networks across the United States.
WARN notices are required under federal law when companies plan significant workforce reductions or closures affecting large numbers of employees. The filings provide advance notice so workers and local workforce agencies can prepare for the employment impact.
The layoffs could significantly affect warehouse, logistics, and distribution workers in Cameron County, where supply-chain and manufacturing roles make up a substantial portion of the regional job base.
For students entering the workforce and younger workers, distribution centers often serve as entry-level opportunities in logistics, equipment operation, and supply chain management.
Local workforce agencies may offer job placement assistance, unemployment benefits guidance, and retraining programs as the April 30 layoff date approaches.
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