Layoffs expected for Haworth

HOLLAND — The Grand Rapids Business Journal has learned Haworth Inc. plans to cut 350 to 400 workers through voluntary  layoffs as well as close its Allegan plant, which houses 180 to 200 employees. The Allegan plant is Haworth’s seating manufacturing site.

Sources indicate if the planned layoffs are not taken voluntarily the company plans to trim some positions involuntarily.

Company officials indicted an official announcement regarding the job cuts will come later today.