—  International Papers,Printpack, Graphic Packaging & Smurfit Westrock have all announced layoffs for 2026. International Paper made up the largest of the more than 1,000 announced job cuts slated to take place in 2026. The announcemented lay offs include: Graphic Packaging International confirmed the closure of its mill in East Angus, Quebec, about 120 employees will be affected , which is expected around Jan. 22, 2026. International Paper made two major announcements: It aims to close a corrugated container facility in Compton, California, and another in Louisville, Kentucky, by January 2026, affecting a total of 218 employees; it also intends to close five sites in Germany by the end of 2026, affecting approximately 500 employees. The company’s ongoing streamlining actions have affected more than 4,500 employees since October 2024. Printpack is slated to close a facility in Elgin, Illinois, and lay off 111 workers as of Jan. 5, 2026. The packaging and printing company lists this site as dealing with flexibles. Smurfit Westrock plans to close a corrugated food service packaging plant in Atlanta by Jan. 5, which would affect 55 employees.