--- title: "Insteel Industries Announces Closure of Upper Sandusky, Ohio Facility | IIIN Stock News" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296649239.md" description: "Insteel Industries announced the closure of its Upper Sandusky, Ohio facility by October 2026, consolidating welded wire manufacturing to other sites with ample capacity. This move aims to align production with customer demand and improve efficiency. The consolidation will eliminate up to 65 positions and incur approximately $4.6 million in restructuring charges. CEO. Woltz III stated the action supports long-term success without affecting revenue." datetime: "2026-08-21T12:05:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296649239.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296649239.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296649239.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Insteel Industries Announces Closure of Upper Sandusky, Ohio Facility | IIIN Stock News See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers.Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google Add on Google MOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) (“Insteel” or the “Company”) announced today that it will close its facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and move manufacturing requirements to the Company’s remaining welded wire reinforcement production facilities, which have ample open capacity to accommodate additional volumes. The consolidation of the Company’s welded wire manufacturing operations is expected to result in the elimination of up to 65 positions at the Upper Sandusky facility. It is anticipated that operations at the Upper Sandusky facility will cease by the end of October 2026. Insteel expects to incur restructuring charges of approximately $4.6 million related to the closure. “The consolidation of our welded wire facilities is an important step in positioning Insteel for long-term success by aligning our manufacturing footprint to customer demand, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening our cost competitiveness. We do not expect this action to affect the Company’s revenue,” said H.O. Woltz III, Insteel’s President and CEO. “We understand the impact this decision has on our employees, and we are committed to providing support and assistance throughout the transition.” **About Insteel** Insteel is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. Insteel manufactures and markets prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement. Insteel’s products are sold to manufacturers of concrete products that are used in nonresidential construction. Headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing facilities located in the United States. **Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors** This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations and may include commentary on our plans, financial position, liquidity, and other business developments. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future results could differ materially from those described, and we do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risk factors that could affect our operations and future results, refer to our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 27, 2025. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260821380656/en/ Scot Jafroodi Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Insteel Industries Inc. (336) 786-2141 Source: Insteel Industries Inc. ### Related Stocks - [IIIN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IIIN.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Q1 Earnings Forecast for Insteel Industries Issued By Sidoti](https://longbridge.com/en/news/297043123.md) - [Insteel Industries (NYSE:IIIN) Trading Up 5% After Better-Than-Expected Earnings](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293056775.md) - [The Sandbox SAND Exploit: $49B in New Tokens Flood Base](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296678246.md) - [South Korea’s Upbit And Bithumb Put SAND Under Investment Caution After Sandbox Bridge Exploit](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296765904.md) - [Smart Sand EVP, General Counsel and Secretary James Douglas Young sells 47,030 shares for $226,954.14](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296823624.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**