Packaging Corporation of America to Lay Off 110 Workers at Richmond Plant
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What we know
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Packaging Corporation of America has announced the closure of its Richmond plant, resulting in the layoff of 110 workers. This decision is part of a strategic move to streamline operations and reduce costs. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately as the facility ceases operations. The company has not specified any plans for future employment opportunities for the affected workers. This closure reflects broader challenges in the packaging industry, but specific reasons for this plant's closure were not detailed in the announcement.
Packaging Corporation of America cut 110 jobs in VA as of April 3, 2026.
That is roughly 0.7% 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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