Packaging company to close MA facility, lay off more than 90 workers. USA TODAY NETWORK - New England March 24, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ET * WestRock Services, a subsidiary of Smurfit Westrock, filed a public WARN this month, announcing it will shutter its Wakefield manufacturing facility in May. * A total of 91 employees will be laid off from the closing Wakefield facility, according to the WARN notice. * The employees will be laid off between May 18 and May 31, the company said in the WARN notice. An Ireland-based packaging company is set to close a Massachusetts facility and lay off more than 90 employees this spring, according to state officials. WestRock Services, a subsidiary of Smurfit Westrock, filed a public Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act Notification (WARN) this month, announcing it will shutter its Wakefield manufacturing facility in May. Robby Johnson, a company spokesperson, said Smurfit Westrock is discontinuing operations at the plant as part of its "optimization efforts," but did not elaborate further. He said production will be transferred to other facilities. The company currently operates in 40 countries and employs roughly 97,000 people worldwide, according to its website. Here's what to know about the Wakefield layoffs. What is Smurfit Westrock? Where is it located? Based in Dublin, Smurfit Westrock produces paper-based packaging for consumer goods, making products for brands such as Ben & Jerry's, Asahi Beer, Papa Johns and e.l.f. Cosmetics, according to its website. Smurfit Westrock was formed in 2024 when European-based company Smurfit Kappa merged with U.S.-based entity WestRock. The company operates more than 500 facilities and 57 paper mills worldwide. The closing Massachusetts facility, located at 365 Audubon Road in Wakefield, manufactures cardboard boxes and custom packaging for regional customers. The company also operates a container plant in Devens and a sheet plant in Springfield, the website said. How many employees are being laid off? A total of 91 employees will be laid off from the closing Wakefield facility, according to the WARN notice. The affected workers include balers, forklift operators, corrugator operators and maintenance technicians. Some are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, while others are represented by the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (32BJ SEIU), the notice said. Neither union responded immediately to requests for comment. All layoffs are expected to be permanent and no bumping rights will be granted to employees, the company said. When will the Smurfit Westrock employees be laid off? The employees will be laid off between May 18 and May 31, the company said in the WARN notice. "Closing activities are anticipated to conclude by mid-May," Johnson said in a statement. What is a WARN notice? The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, passed in 1988, ensures workers have ample time to prepare for job transitions. A WARN filing is required when a worksite closing or mass layoffs affect at least 50 employees and a third of the site's total workforce. All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Mujeres, CancunAll-inclusive luxury hotel for families. An exclusive hotel on a white sand beach near Cancun, where you will find fun and entertainment for all ages. A personalized and unforgettable family vacation.Palladium Hotel Group | Ad All-Inclusive Luxury for Adults in Costa MujeresDiscover TRS Coral Hotel, an exclusive retreat for adults nestled in Costa Mujeres, Cancun. Turquoise waters, an infinity pool, exquisite cuisine, and premium services await your arrivalPalladium Hotel Group | Ad What Late-Night Snacks May Be Doing To Your BodyLate-night eating can lead to weight gain, cause sleeplessness, and affect your blood sugar. Learn how to manage those cravings.Stelo | Ad Deal of the Day Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Blood SugarStelo | Ad

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