Thule Group to Lay off 22 Employees at Longmont Office
The Thule Group, a product development company based in Longmont, will be laying off 22 employees at its corporate office later this year. The layoffs are expected to begin in October and are a result of a closure of the office, as stated in a Worker Adjustment Re-training Notification (WARN) letter submitted to the state. The Longmont office currently has a total of 40 employees.
Thule Group specializes in developing safe, easy-to-use, and stylish solutions for active families and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products include roof racks, bike racks, luggage, strollers, and more. With a global workforce of about 2,600 employees, the company is headquartered in Sweden.
The employees being affected by the layoffs at the Longmont office include various roles such as product managers, designers, project managers, logistics analysts, and more. The company has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.
WARN letters are a requirement for companies planning to lay off employees, giving a 60-day notice to protect workers and families from the impacts of mass layoffs. Thule Group’s decision to lay off employees at its Longmont office reflects the challenges faced by businesses during these uncertain times.
