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Smurfit WestRock Texas Plant Shuts Down, Resulting in 200 Layoffs

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 13, 2025
200 OF 100,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Texas, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Smurfit WestRock has announced the closure of its Texas plant, leading to the layoff of 200 employees. This decision comes as part of the company's efforts to streamline operations amid challenging market conditions. The shutdown of the mill reflects broader trends in the manufacturing sector, where companies are adjusting to fluctuating demand. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting the workforce significantly in the region. Smurfit WestRock's management has indicated that this move is necessary to ensure the company's long-term sustainability.

Smurfit Westrock Plc cut 200 jobs in TX as of May 13, 2025.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 100,000 people Smurfit Westrock Plc employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at Smurfit Westrock Plc since April 2023, including 484 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 12 additional events known from news reporting.

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Smurfit Westrock PlcSW
Consumer Discretionary · 100,000 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
484
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 24, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026