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Panduit to close DeKalb facility, lay off 162 workers
David Kline
David Kline
Senior Reporter · Machesney Park, IL
David is an experienced business reporter with a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He has spent the last decade working for the Chicago Tribune and has a particular focus on economic trends in the Rockford area. His insights on local businesses and economic policy are well-respected.
More from David →Senior Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM · 1 min read
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — Manufacturing company Panduit Corp. plans to close its DeKalb facility and lay off 162 workers beginning December 7, according to an amended state WARN notice. The closure affects Panduit’s facility at 1700 E. Fairview Drive. The Illinois workNet notice identifies the action as a permanent plant closure in the manufacturing industry. [...]
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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