Ashland, VA – A major workforce reduction is expected in Hanover County as Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) plans to lay off 428 employees tied to the closure of its Ashland facility later this year.
According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter, the layoffs are connected to a pending transaction involving Reyes Holdings, LLC, which has agreed to purchase certain company assets across multiple states, including Virginia. The affected facility is located at 14038 Washington Highway in Ashland, within Hanover County near the Richmond metro area.
The company stated the layoffs are expected to take effect on or within 14 days of June 21, 2026, as operations at the Ashland site wind down. While Reyes Holdings or its affiliates may extend employment offers to some workers, RNDC emphasized there is no guarantee all employees will be retained.
The notice indicates the layoffs will be permanent if they occur, with no bumping rights for affected workers to move into other roles within the company. Some employees may temporarily remain employed to assist with transition services during the operational shift.
The Ashland closure is part of a broader restructuring effort tied to the asset sale, which includes facilities in several states such as Texas, Florida, and Maryland. Local officials have not yet announced any workforce assistance measures, though WARN filings typically trigger state-level rapid response support for displaced workers.
Employees and residents in Hanover County are now watching closely as the June deadline approaches, with uncertainty remaining around how many workers may ultimately secure new roles through the transition.
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