Whiskey maker Brown-Forman to close Louisville site, lay off about 650 workers globally
The workforce layoffs are expected to affect around 650 employees, or 12% of Brown-Forman’s 5,400 employees worldwide. The company also plans to close its Louisville-based barrel-making operation, Brown‑Forman Cooperage, by April 25. That will cut jobs for about 210 hourly and salaried employees and is part of the overall layoffs.