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PCA to Close Richmond Plant, Impacting Local Workforce

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 14,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Richmond, Virginia.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is set to close its full-line plant in Richmond, Virginia, resulting in the layoff of approximately 300 employees. This decision comes as part of PCA's restructuring efforts to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The closure is expected to take effect on October 1, 2023, impacting the local workforce significantly. PCA has cited market conditions and operational challenges as key factors influencing this decision. The company aims to focus on its core business areas while managing costs effectively during this transition.

Packaging Corporation of America cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2% of the 14,900 people Packaging Corporation of America employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Packaging Corporation of America since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,847 employees.

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Packaging Corporation of America cut 300 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Packaging Corporation of AmericaPKG
Consumer Cyclical · 14,900 employees
15
EVENTS TRACKED
1,847
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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