PCA will permanently close its corrugated packaging plant at 2000 Richmond Highway in Richmond, Virginia.
April 6, 2026 - Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in a WARN letter to the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement said that PCA will permanently close its corrugated packaging plant at 2000 Richmond Highway in Richmond.
"It is anticipated that the permanent plant closure will affect all employees at the location," the letter stated.
"Exempt and non-exempt office employees have been individually notified in writing of the Company's business decision. Hourly production and maintenance employees are represented by the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, Local No. 8-699 ("Union").
"The Union has been notified in writing of the decision and bargaining unit employees have also been made aware of the decision. It is estimated that the total number of employees affected by this business decision is 110.
"PCA reasonably believes that there is sufficient work for the existing workforce and therefore plans to retain all employees for the duration of the 60-day WARN notification period," the letter explained.
The last day of work at the plant will be June 1, 2026.
PCA noted that there may be a few employees who are asked to stay beyond the 60-day time frame, however "all employee separations are expected to occur no later than the end of the month."
Any employee released prior to the conclusion of the 60-day WARN notification period will be compensated accordingly, the company said.
PCA said that it will work with state and local government officials to provide dislocated worker assistance to the affected employees and will also assist any affected employees who may be interested in transferring to another PCA location with open positions.
"This was a difficult business decision; it is in no way a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our valued employees," PCA concluded.
SOURCE: Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement