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UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished May 1, 2025

Smurfit WestRock to Close St. Paul Plant, Impacting Workforce

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What we know

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Smurfit WestRock has announced plans to shutter its St. Paul plant, which will significantly impact its workforce. While specific numbers of employees affected have not been disclosed, the closure reflects ongoing challenges within the company. The decision to close the facility is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs. The timeline for the closure has not been specified, but it indicates a shift in the company's operational focus. This move may lead to job losses, although the exact details are yet to be confirmed.

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

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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 10, 2025LAST UPDATED JUL 29, 2026