Smurfit WestRock Announces Plant Closure with 91 Layoffs in Wakefield
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What we know
Location: Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Smurfit WestRock has announced the closure of its packaging facility in Wakefield, resulting in 91 layoffs. The decision has led to workers going on strike in response to the plant's closure. This move reflects ongoing challenges within the company and the industry. The layoffs are effective immediately as the company discontinues operations at the facility. The situation highlights the impact of economic pressures on manufacturing jobs in the region.
Smurfit Westrock Plc cut 91 jobs in MA as of March 24, 2026.
That is roughly 0.1% 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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