JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) -- A Janesville company that recently purchased Highsmith Co. of Fort Atkinson has informed state officials that 86 Highsmith employees won't be offered continued employment.

Lab Safety Supply filed a notice with the Department of Workforce Development that the workers will be permanently laid off Nov. 1.

The department said it formed a rapid response team with its regional partner, the South Central Workforce Development Board, to contact the company and schedule orientation sessions to help the affected workers.

The agency said the state stands ready to help dislocated workers find new jobs, get training and update skills.