Board Converting News, October 12, 2026

PCA Announces Plans To Close Ohio Plant

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Renehan, President and CEO of SupplyOne. “Packaging Design has built a strong reputation over nearly six de- cades by combining innovative packaging design, man- ufacturing expertise and a commitment to understanding

Columbus, Wisconsin based Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has announced its plans to close its full-line plant in Middletown, Ohio, as the company consolidates the facility’s operations into larger locations. According to a WARN notice filed with the Ohio Depart- ment of Job & Family Services, the closure will affect 91 employees at the Baltimore Street facility. The employees’ final day is expected to be December 1, with PCA planning to fully vacate the building by the end of the year. PCA said the decision is part of a consolidation into “larger and more efficient operations,” including its new $275 million facility outside Columbus, Ohio, which opened this summer. The company said it will provide as- sistance to affected employees and help those interested in transferring to other PCA locations with open positions. PCA is the latest packaging company to announce a facility closure. Greif plans to close its Sweetwater paper- board mill in Austell, Georgia, by the end of the year, af- fecting 95 employees and ending the company’s produc- tion of coated recycled paperboard. McKinley Paper and Packaging Co. is also approaching the permanent closure of its Cerritos, California facility. The closure will affect 45 employees, with the first separa- tions scheduled for November 30.

its customers' needs. This customer-first approach aligns closely with SupplyOne and makes Packaging Design Cor- poration a natural fit for our growing organization,” added Mr. Renehan. “Joining forces with SupplyOne provides an exciting opportunity to build upon Packaging Design Corporation's long history while expanding the resources and capabili- ties we can offer our customers,” said Scott Jones, owner of Packaging Design Corporation. “SupplyOne shares our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service, and we look forward to beginning this next chapter.” This is SupplyOne's 49th acquisition and its second Chicago-area acquisition.

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