Packaging Corporation of America to Close Richmond Plant, Affecting 110 Workers

Richmond, United States — Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) will close its packaging facility located at 2000 Richmond Highway in Richmond on June 1, 2026, resulting in the loss of 110 jobs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing submitted to the state.

In a letter dated March 31, Mark Romaniuk, deputy general counsel for PCA, informed state officials and Richmond Mayor Danny Avula of the planned shutdown. The company stated that the closure will permanently affect all employees at the site.

Hourly production and maintenance workers at the facility are represented by the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union. While some employees may remain temporarily beyond the 60-day WARN notice period, PCA indicated that all separations are expected to be completed by the end of June.

The company said it will coordinate with state and local agencies, including the Virginia Dislocated Worker Program, to provide support services for affected employees. Assistance will include job placement resources and potential opportunities for workers to transfer to other PCA facilities with available positions.

In the notification, Romaniuk described the closure as a “difficult business decision,” emphasizing that it does not reflect on the performance or dedication of the workforce.

No additional details were provided regarding the reasons behind the plant’s closure.