October saw a decrease in packaging manufacturing layoffs and closures compared to previous months. Packaging Corporation of America disclosed plans to close a plant in Ohio, affecting 91 employees. Supremex, a Canadian company, announced restructuring that will eliminate approximately 60 positions. These actions were taken to protect profitability amidst earnings impacts from tariffs.
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/october-2026-packaging-layoff-announcements-pca-supremex/873606/
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