Excelsior Springs, Mo. (November 6, 2025) – Excelsior Springs will soon lose one of its major employers, as the Lawn & Garden LLC manufacturing plant prepares to close its doors sometime in early 2026, costing nearly 100 area residents their jobs.
A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) received by city officials earlier today indicates that the company plans to begin layoffs on or around January 30, 2026, affecting at least 93 employees at its facility located at 140 Corum Road.
Of those affected, 85 are members of United Steelworkers Local 13-23, while eight are non-union employees.
“I have confirmed with Kevin Pang, the manager of the plant, that this is a closure of the plant,” said Melinda Mehaffy, the City of Excelsior Springs’ Economic Development Director. “This is a significant loss for our community. We’re working closely with the state and local partners to ensure these employees are connected to the support and opportunities they’ll need moving forward.”
An aerial view of the Lawn & Garden LLC manufacturing facility on Corum Road in Excelsior Springs. The empty parking lot reflects the soon-to-be-vacant site following the company’s announcement to close the plant in January 2026, affecting nearly 100 local employees. (photos S Jason Cole)
Mehaffy confirmed that the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Rapid Response Team is working with the company to organize an on-site informational session.
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