SafeSource Direct, a PPE manufacturer based in Broussard, Louisiana, has announced an additional 150 layoffs, bringing the total number of jobs cut to nearly 700. The latest decision follows last month’s announcement that 541 employees would be laid off as the company prepares to suspend operations.
Founded during the pandemic and once highlighted for its local production under the “Made in Acadiana” initiative, SafeSource Direct has attributed its shutdown to poor market conditions. The announcement came just a day after employees rallied in hopes of saving the facility.
With operations winding down, the layoffs mark a major loss for the Broussard community, where SafeSource had once been seen as a symbol of local resilience during COVID-19.