# DS Smith to close 29 packaging sites, one mill, two recycling depots and four offices

DS Smith announced the closure of 29 packaging sites, one mill, two recycling depots and four offices at its capital markets day on 3 November 2026, targeting EUR 480 million in annualised savings ahead of its listing as DS Smith plc.

- Type: Closure
- Announced: 2026-11-03
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: packaging
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [DS Smith](https://endata.com/companies/221.md)
- [International Paper](https://endata.com/companies/716.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [packagingnewsdaily.com](https://packagingnewsdaily.com/the-packaging-week), 2026-11-05: "DS Smith listed 29 packaging sites, one mill, two recycling depots and four offices announced for closure."

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