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Smurfit Westrock Announces Facility Closures in April

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 1, 2023

What we know

Location: various locations.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Smurfit Westrock Plc has announced the closure of several facilities, resulting in the layoff of approximately 300 employees. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs are set to take effect starting April 1, 2023, impacting various locations across the company. The closures are attributed to ongoing challenges in the packaging industry, which have necessitated a reevaluation of the company's operational footprint. Smurfit Westrock is working to support affected employees during this transition.

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 28, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026