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flag A Washington paper plant will shut down a machine in 2026, cutting 200 jobs due to high costs.

flag The Wallula Paper Plant in Washington, acquired by Packaging Corporation of America in 2013, will shut down one of its two remaining paper machines in early 2026, eliminating about 200 jobs. flag The closure, driven by high production costs including wood fiber and electricity—among the highest of PCA’s U.S. plants—continues a trend of manufacturing decline in the state. flag While the company said lost output will be offset by increased production elsewhere, the exact number of remaining workers after the shutdown is unclear.

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