PHOENIX – Foam bedding producer Sinomax is consolidating its domestic manufacturing operations into its Tennessee facility, a move that will eliminate 89 manufacturing jobs at its location here, according to the company and a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing.
The company said it is shifting U.S. production to its 1-million-square-foot LaVergne, Tenn., plant as part of a broader effort to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
The transition impacts about 89 employees working in manufacturing roles in Phoenix. The company said it will work with affected employees over the coming month to assist with their transition to new employment opportunities.
Sinomax cited operational challenges in Arizona as a key factor in the decision, particularly difficulties securing permits tied to foam pouring, a key component of its manufacturing process.
“Because of these issues, we cannot consider this location to be a long-term strategic investment in manufacturing,” the company said in a statement.
While manufacturing will cease in Phoenix, the company said the facility, opened in 2021, will continue to serve as a distribution hub for the foreseeable future.
“Although we regret this action had to be taken, we believe it is in the best interest of the health and long-term growth of the organization,” the statement said.
Sinomax’s LaVergne, Tenn., facility opened in 2017 and is the company’s first U.S. factory.
