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Smurfit Westrock Announces Facility Closures in April

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 1, 2023
300 OF 100,000 EMPLOYEES

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.

Smurfit Westrock Plc cut 300 jobs as of April 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 100,000 people Smurfit Westrock Plc employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at Smurfit Westrock Plc since April 2023, affecting a combined 1,949 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Smurfit Westrock Plc cut 300 jobs on April 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Cyclical · 100,000 employees
14
EVENTS TRACKED
1,949
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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