FOND DU LAC (NBC 26) — Mercury Marine will lay off more than 250 employees at its global headquarters in Fond du Lac, according to a spokesperson for the company.
The company said they're reducing their workforce by 300 employees.
The long-term layoffs were because of "softening of consumer demand in some of our markets mainly as a result of continued high interest rates and near-term reductions in boat production by Mercury’s boat builder partners."
According to a memo to staff, 252 employees at plant 15 will be subject the long-term layoffs effective July 26.
Mercury Marine is the largest employer in Fond du Lac County, with more than 3,500 full-time employees.
Mercury Marine previously laid off 100 employees in early 2024.
