Springfield, MO – A major employer in southwest Missouri is preparing to shut its doors, with hundreds of workers expected to be impacted in the coming months.
According to a WARN notice filed with the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, Timken Belts will permanently close its facility at 2601 W Battlefield Road in Springfield, with layoffs beginning in August 2026. The closure will affect the plant’s remaining workforce, marking a full shutdown of operations.
The filing states that separations from employment will begin in August and continue in phases, with all job cuts expected to be completed by December 2026. The layoffs are classified as permanent, meaning affected workers will not be recalled.
Company officials indicated that employees have been notified of the decision, along with local and state leaders. Those notified include Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and representatives from the state’s workforce development office and union leadership.
Timken, a global manufacturer of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, has operated the Springfield belts facility for years. The company did not publicly outline specific reasons for the closure in the notice but confirmed the timeline and scope of the layoffs.
Workers seeking more information or assistance were directed to contact company human resources, while state workforce agencies may offer job placement and retraining support as the transition unfolds.
The closure adds to a growing list of manufacturing changes across Missouri, as companies continue to adjust operations amid shifting economic conditions.
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