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UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Dec 10, 2025

Smurfit Westrock to Close Wakefield Plant, Impacting Local Workforce

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Location: Wakefield, UK.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Smurfit Westrock Plc has announced plans to close its Wakefield plant as part of a strategic shift in production to other facilities. This decision is expected to impact the local workforce significantly, although the exact number of jobs affected has not been disclosed. The closure reflects the company's ongoing efforts to optimize operations and streamline production processes. Further details regarding the timeline for the closure and any potential layoffs have yet to be provided.

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

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Smurfit Westrock Plc.

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Smurfit Westrock PlcSW
Consumer Cyclical · 100,000 employees
14
EVENTS TRACKED
1,949
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED MAR 27, 2026