ALBERTVILLE, Alabama — A lumber manufacturer is set to close one of its Alabama facilities, resulting in dozens of job losses in Marshall County. According to state workforce filings, Southern Parallel Forest Products Corps plans to shut down its Albertville location, affecting approximately 62 employees. The closure is expected to take effect on April 8, 2026. The company submitted a notice under the Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which requires employers to alert officials ahead of significant layoffs or plant closures. The filing lists the action as a permanent closure rather than a temporary layoff. Local officials have not yet released details on the reason for the shutdown. Workforce agencies typically coordinate assistance for affected employees, including job placement services and unemployment support.