Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. plans to close operations at its Torrington, Conn., corrugated container plant in October.
"Numerous factors were taken into consideration in making the decision, including near- and long-term capital requirements, operating margins, cash flow and strategic fit," the company said in a statement.
The announced closing follows the announcement, earlier in the week, that it was permanently closing its York, Pa., board mill. That mill had been closed since earlier this year.

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