Companies in 3 Indiana cities announce planned layoffs

Three more Hoosier companies are planning layoffs:

» Communications giant AT&T intends to permanently close its wholesale operations at 220 N. Meridian St. and 240 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis, resulting in 112 layoffs. The majority of those will involve customer service representatives. This action does not constitute a complete shutdown of all of AT&T Service operations in Downtown Indianapolis, the company said in a notice to the state.

» Kokomo-based manufacturer Haynes International said it will shed 12 percent of its worldwide work force and implement a salary freeze for its salaried employees. The company did not specify a number or locations for the cuts. Haynes employed 1,138 workers as of fall.

» Holm Industries intends to close its plastic extrusion operations in Scottsburg, laying off 71 workers by March.

(Star report)