SOUTH CAROLINA (From news reports) -- A Simpsonville company is closing its doors and laying off 60 workers, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retaining Notification (WARN) report from SC Works.

Hood Container, located at 1224 Old Stage Road in Simpsonville, will close on June 15, 2025, according to the WARN report. Workers were notified on April 15.

Their website states that Hood Container is a family-owned, Mill to Market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging.

The Simpsonville location specializes in corrugated packaging solutions and warehousing services.

According to the SC Works website, the WARN Act offers protection to workers, their families and communities by requiring employers to provide notice 60 days prior to covered closings and covered mass layoffs. This notice must be provided to either the affected workers or their representatives, to the State Rapid Reemployment team and to the appropriate unit of local government.