Packaging Corporation of America to Lay Off Dozens at Chesterfield Plant
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What we know
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia, USA.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Packaging Corporation of America has announced the closure of its Chesterfield plant, resulting in the layoff of approximately 36 employees. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort within the company. The layoffs are set to take effect on October 1, 2023, as the company aims to streamline operations. The closure reflects ongoing challenges in the packaging industry and the need for the company to adapt to changing market conditions.
Packaging Corporation of America cut 36 jobs in VA as of April 28, 2026.
That is roughly 0.2% 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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