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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jun 22, 2026

Smurfit WestRock Closes Lebanon Plant, Laying Off 52 Workers

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
52
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jun 22, 2026
52 OF 100,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Lebanon.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Smurfit WestRock has announced the closure of its Lebanon plant, resulting in the layoff of 52 workers. This decision reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts and aims to streamline operations. The layoffs are effective immediately as the facility ceases operations. The closure is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and reduce costs amid challenging market conditions. Employees affected by this decision have been notified and will be provided with support during the transition.

Smurfit Westrock Plc cut 52 jobs as of June 22, 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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Smurfit Westrock PlcSW
Consumer Discretionary · 100,000 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
484
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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