Havre de Grace, MD – A Maryland manufacturing facility is set to shut down later this year, leaving dozens of workers without jobs as part of a planned corporate closure.
According to a WARN notice filed with the state, Evonik Corporation will permanently close its plant located at 701 Fountain Street in Havre de Grace, resulting in the layoff of 34 employees. The separations are scheduled to begin June 30, 2026, and continue through December 31, 2026.
The closure marks a significant shift for the facility, which has operated as part of Evonik’s broader specialty chemicals business. Company officials have not publicly detailed the specific reasons behind the shutdown, though such closures are often tied to operational restructuring, cost considerations, or changes in market demand.
Local officials and workforce agencies are expected to assist impacted employees with job placement services, unemployment resources, and potential retraining programs. Maryland’s WARN system is designed to give workers advance notice of large-scale layoffs or closures, allowing time to prepare for employment transitions.
The loss of 34 positions, while relatively modest in scale, could still have ripple effects in the Havre de Grace area, particularly for families relying on those incomes and for nearby businesses that benefit from plant workers.
Evonik, a global company headquartered in Germany, operates numerous facilities across the United States. It remains unclear whether operations will be consolidated elsewhere or if additional workforce changes could follow in other locations.
Employees affected by the closure are encouraged to stay in contact with state labor officials for updates on available support services as the June start date approaches.
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