Sunday, August 9, 2026 / Eugene
Bowtech is moving its Eugene operation to Houston
The archery company plans a phased relocation and 43 layoffs, ending a long manufacturing run in Eugene.
Bowtech is moving its Eugene manufacturing operation to Houston in phases, taking another established local factory off the map. KLCC reports that 43 workers will be laid off and the company has already begun hiring in Texas.
The move covers Bowtech and Diamond Archery operations. Industry publication SGB Media says the relocation is expected to continue through the rest of 2026.
For Eugene, the immediate story is not a corporate change of address. It is 43 local jobs and the loss of a company that has built bows here for years. The transition will unfold over months, so the number to watch is whether the announced layoffs remain the full local impact.
Field notes
What changed: Bowtech announced a phased move from Eugene to Houston, with 43 local layoffs reported.
Why it matters: The relocation removes manufacturing jobs and a long-running archery operation from Eugene.
Who may be affected: Bowtech workers, their families, local suppliers and Eugene's manufacturing sector.