Below is a full breakdown of Alton Steel Inc’s layoff activity, including affected locations, employee totals by event. In 2026, the largest impact occurred in Illinois where 253 employees were affected.
Mining
Alton Steel operates a 200 ton electric arc furnace and a 14″ bar mill in Alton, Illinois, USA. We have the capacity to melt 750,000 tons of steel in the melt shop a year and to roll 400,000 tons of SBQ (Special Bar Quality) steel bars in our 14″ rolling mill. Our sizes range from 3/4 inch bars all the way up through 3.9 inch bars, bar-in-coil, and also produce round-cornered squares.
Website
www.altonsteel.com
Headquarters
Alton, Illinois
1
Total Events
253
Employees Affected
1
States Affected
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Steel Inc | Alton | Illinois | 253 | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Events and employees affected by month
1 state reported
