Kershaw, SC has recorded 6 WARN filings affecting 195 workers over the past 24 months. The largest filer is KPR US, with 58 workers affected. Of these, 5 involved facility closures and 1 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Nov 27, 2024 through Jul 9, 2026. KPR US accounts for 30% of affected workers in Kershaw. Kershaw represents 2% of South Carolina workers affected by WARN filings in this period. Unlike the statewide pattern, filings in Kershaw are predominantly facility closures.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
195
Filings
6
Companies Affected
3
Share of South Carolina
7%
of 82 state filings
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 8/mo

Top Employers

  • 1 Hengst Filtration 77
  • 2 Denkai America 60
  • 3 KPR US 58

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About This Data

Data on this site comes from WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Where a state does not publish a usable list, filings come from a third-party compilation and are marked on each row. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.

Kershaw Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyTypeWorkersEffectiveRecorded
KPR US 4x in 12 mo Closure 3 Not reported
Recorded: 2026-07-09
2026-07-09
KPR US 4x in 12 mo Closure 13 Not reported
Recorded: 2026-06-01
2026-06-01
Hengst Filtration Layoff 77 Not reported
Recorded: 2026-05-06
2026-05-06
KPR US 4x in 12 mo Closure 23 Not reported
Recorded: 2026-03-24
2026-03-24
KPR US 4x in 12 mo Closure 19 Not reported
Recorded: 2026-03-10
2026-03-10
Denkai America Closure 60 Not reported
Recorded: 2024-11-27
2024-11-27

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