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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 28, 2025

Wallula Plant Closure Results in 200 Job Losses

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Dec 5, 2025
200 OF 14,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Wallula, Washington, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Packaging Corporation of America is set to close its Wallula plant, leading to the loss of 200 jobs. The closure is a significant reduction in workforce at this facility, which has been a part of the company's operations. The decision reflects ongoing challenges in the paper manufacturing sector. Employees affected by this closure will be notified as the company moves forward with its plans. The layoffs are a direct result of operational adjustments within the company.

Packaging Corporation of America cut 200 jobs as of December 5, 2025.

That is roughly 1.3% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Packaging Corporation of America cut 200 jobs on December 5, 2025. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? 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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