Techtronic Industries to close Charlotte floor-care facility by June 2026, affecting 172 local employees
Closure planned at IBM Drive site; operations set to move to Anderson, South Carolina
A Charlotte-area manufacturing and operations site tied to a global appliance maker is scheduled to close by mid-2026, a move expected to affect 172 employees working at the facility.
The site—TTI Floor Care North America’s location at 8405 IBM Drive in northeast Charlotte—has provided North Carolina officials with formal notice that operations are expected to conclude by June 1, 2026. The planned wind-down is structured to occur over several months rather than as a single-day shutdown.
What the layoff timeline looks like
Separation dates are expected to begin on Jan. 9, 2026, and continue through June as the company transfers work to another location. The company indicated that some roles are expected to be eliminated due to the relocation of operations, while certain employees may be offered the chance to continue working at another site.
- Facility: 8405 IBM Drive, Charlotte (near Interstate 85)
- Planned end of operations: June 1, 2026
- Employees impacted: 172
- Layoffs expected to begin: Jan. 9, 2026
Company and product footprint
TTI Floor Care North America operates under Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI), a Hong Kong-based manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning power tools, outdoor equipment, and floor-care products. Within floor care, TTI’s brands include Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Oreck.
The Charlotte closure is tied to a planned shift of floor-care and cleaning-appliance operations to Anderson, South Carolina, where TTI has an established campus. Company statements tied to the move describe it as part of a broader effort to consolidate operations and support growth and product development at the Anderson location.
Regional workforce implications
Large facility closures typically trigger ripple effects beyond the employees directly impacted, including reduced demand for nearby services and potential shifts in industrial real estate occupancy. At the same time, the relocation component means a portion of the work may continue elsewhere, including opportunities for employees who elect to transfer.
The company has indicated that some employees may be offered positions at the receiving location, while other roles will be eliminated as operations move.
The months-long phaseout provides a runway for workers to evaluate transfer options, pursue new employment, or seek retraining and support services available through state and local workforce channels.
Charlotte.news will continue tracking the closure timeline, any subsequent workforce filings, and local labor-market indicators tied to the transition.