Smith & Nephew Inc. Shutters Florida Wound Unit, Lays Off 108

Smith & Nephew (FTSE:SN, NYSE:SNN) is reportedly moving its North American wound management headquarters from Florida to Texas and laying off 108 workers in The Sunshine State.

Smith & Nephew is consolidating its wound management operation in Ft. Worth, Texas, and shuttering its operation in St. Petersburg, Fla., over the next year, according to the reports. Sign up to get our free newsletters delivered straight to your inbox

"The decision to close St. Petersburg was a difficult one," Smith & Nephew said in a statement, according to news reports. "However, we believe Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management business in the US will be more successful operating from a single location."

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