Prepac Manufacturing US LLC, a North Carolina-based ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture manufacturer, is poised to lay off approximately 200 employees at its facility in Whitsett, Guilford County. The layoffs are scheduled to commence on May 2, 2026, as confirmed by an official Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the North Carolina Department of Commerce on March 3, 2026.
Details of the Layoffs
The WARN notice specifies that the job reductions will take place at the company’s factory located at 3031 Hendren Road in Whitsett. Currently, Prepac Manufacturing has not publicly disclosed the reasons for the layoffs or specified which positions will be affected. This announcement follows the legal requirements in North Carolina, where companies planning significant layoffs must notify the Department of Commerce to trigger support services for impacted workers.
Although the precise causes of the layoffs remain unclear, they reflect a broader trend affecting furniture manufacturers across the United States. Economic fluctuations, shifts in consumer demand, and increased competition have contributed to challenges within the industry.
About Prepac Manufacturing
Founded in 1979 by Steve Simpson in Burnaby, British Columbia, Prepac Manufacturing has evolved from a small operation producing custom-printed particleboard shelving to a prominent player in the RTA furniture market. The company specializes in a wide range of home furnishings, including bedroom sets, shelving systems, office organization products, and storage units.
Over the past four decades, Prepac has expanded its manufacturing capabilities and product offerings, ultimately supplying RTA furniture products for residential use. The impending layoffs at the Whitsett facility signal a significant shift for the company as it navigates the complexities of the current market landscape.
As the situation develops, the affected employees will receive support through a Rapid Response team organized by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. This initiative aims to assist workers in transitioning to new employment opportunities, highlighting the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of job losses in the region.
