RLG announces facility closure, Appvion sees continued growth and more

Resource Label Group, which is based in Franklin, TN, USA, has announced plans to lay off 68 employees as part of the company’s Franklin facility closure later in 2026. The announcement comes according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Resource Label notified the state of a mass layoff and permanent closure at its facility on Seaboard Lane in Franklin. Layoffs are expected to begin October 3 and continue through November 11. The closure is expected to be completed by November 25.

Meanwhile, Appvion is a part of M2S Group, a growing portfolio of industry-leading businesses focused on engineered coating, adhesive, and imaging solutions. Through M2S Group, Appvion benefits from expanded capabilities, strategic investments, and a shared commitment to innovation, helping accelerate the development of next-generation solutions for customers across the label, packaging, and specialty materials markets.

Beyond direct thermal printing, Appvion continues to grow its portfolio of functional coatings, offering solutions that provide water, oil, grease, oxygen barrier, and heat-sealing capabilities. Sustainability remains a cornerstone of the company’s innovation strategy, too.

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