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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jun 22, 2026

Smurfit Westrock Closes Lebanon Facility, Laying Off 52 Employees

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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 Plc has announced the closure of its facility in Lebanon, resulting in the layoff of 52 employees. This decision reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts as it adapts to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The closure is expected to take effect shortly, impacting the local workforce significantly. Smurfit Westrock aims to focus on its core operations while managing costs more effectively.

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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