Inalfa Roof Systems is pulling back hard in Acworth, announcing Thursday that it will lay off 127 workers across two local manufacturing and assembly sites. The cuts represent roughly half of the auto supplier’s Georgia workforce, according to local reporting and state filings, and will hit production, assembly and support roles at the Cherokee Parkway complex.
As reported by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) with state officials detailing the job losses. The Chronicle’s coverage described the move as a permanent reduction affecting two manufacturing and assembly locations in Acworth, with production and support staff on the chopping block.
Company footprint in Acworth
Inalfa’s own careers materials describe a Cherokee assembly operation in Acworth and highlight a sizable local workforce at that site. State environmental permitting documents identify two Cherokee Parkway addresses associated with Inalfa’s Acworth operations, aligning with the facilities named in the WARN filing. Both Inalfa Roof Systems and the Georgia EPD list the Cherokee operations and site details.
Where this fits in Georgia manufacturing
Inalfa is not alone in trimming headcount this year. Mass layoffs have appeared across Georgia’s advanced manufacturing sector, including a March move by SK Battery America to cut nearly 1,000 jobs at its Commerce plant amid shifting electric-vehicle demand. Those larger reductions have strained reemployment programs and highlighted volatility in regional supply chains, providing some context for the Inalfa announcement. Utility Dive reported on the Commerce layoffs and the industry pressures behind them.
Help for affected workers
Workers caught in the Inalfa cuts can tap into re-employment and training help through WorkSource Georgia’s Rapid Response team, which administers the state WARN portal and coordinates local assistance. The Technical College System of Georgia runs the WARN and Rapid Response program and catalogs resources and contact information for both employees and employers dealing with a mass layoff. See WorkSource Georgia and related state guidance for next steps, including how to file for unemployment and explore training options.
Cherokee County workforce and economic-development partners are typically notified when WARN filings land, and local leaders will be watching how this reduction ripples through nearby suppliers and service businesses. We will update this story if Inalfa or local officials release additional details about transition assistance for affected employees.
