Several packaging companies have announced facility closures and layoffs impacting hundreds of employees. Anchor Glass plans to permanently shut down its manufacturing plant in Warner Robins, Georgia, affecting 168 workers. Pactiv Evergreen will close a thermoforming facility in Jackson, South Carolina, leading to layoffs for 133 employees. Silgan announced a temporary closure at its metal container facility in Riverbank, California, impacting 120 workers. These announcements highlight recent shifts within the packaging industry.
Warner Robins, Georgia / Jackson, South Carolina / Riverbank, California
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