Georgia-Pacific to Close Mt. Olive Corrugated Plant in Illinois

Georgia-Pacific has announced the closure of its Mt. Olive corrugated packaging plant in Illinois as part of a strategic restructuring to enhance operational efficiency and align production capacity with market demands. The closure will impact local employment and operations, with the company working to support affected employees through the transition. Georgia-Pacific remains committed to serving its customers with continued focus on sustainable and innovative packaging solutions across its remaining facilities. The decision reflects ongoing efforts in the packaging industry to optimize resources amid evolving economic and market conditions.

11/5/20251 min read