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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 5, 2025

Wallula Plant Closure Results in 200 Job Losses

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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 in WA as of December 5, 2025.

That is roughly 1.3% of the 14,900 people Packaging Corporation of America employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at Packaging Corporation of America since October 2025, including 472 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 12 additional events known from news reporting.

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Packaging Corporation of AmericaPKG
Consumer Discretionary · 14,900 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
472
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 28, 2025LAST UPDATED JUL 29, 2026