Packaging manufacturer Cascades closing York County plant

37 employees to be laid off as company discontinues honeycomb paperboard and partition packaging product sector

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:07pm

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Cascades, Inc., a major packaging manufacturer, announced it will be closing three of its plants, including one located in York County, Pennsylvania. The company says it is discontinuing its activities in the honeycomb paperboard and partition packaging product sector, leading to the closure of its York County plant at 223 Morgan Lane by February 19, 2026, impacting 37 employees.

Why it matters

The closure of the York County plant is part of Cascades' broader strategy to refocus its assets on more strategic markets and improve profitability. The move reflects broader challenges facing the packaging industry as consumer preferences and supply chains evolve, leading some manufacturers to shutter less profitable product lines and facilities.

The details

Cascades says the two other plants closing are located in Saint-Césaire and Berthierville, Quebec. The company says the three closing plants currently specialize in niche markets that are no longer aligned with their long-term growth plans. Cascades will work with impacted employees to provide support and job search assistance, and encourages them to apply for positions at other Cascades facilities.

  • Cascades' York County plant will permanently close no later than February 19, 2026.

The players

Cascades, Inc.

A major packaging manufacturer founded in 1964 that currently employs more than 9,000 people across 60 operating facilities in North America.

Hugues Simon

President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades.

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What they’re saying

“Focusing Cascades' assets on its strategic markets is essential to achieving our optimization and profitability improvement objectives. The markets served by these plants no longer align with the business strategy of our Packaging sector. This refocusing will allow us to invest in strengthening our position as a partner of choice for customers in our priority sectors.”

— Hugues Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer

The takeaway

The closure of Cascades' York County plant reflects the ongoing challenges facing the packaging industry as consumer preferences and supply chains evolve. While difficult for the 37 impacted employees, the move is part of Cascades' broader strategy to refocus its business on more profitable and strategic product lines and markets.