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”)…