International Paper announced a series of strategic changes to strengthen its North American operations.
As part of this initiative, the company will:
- Exit the molded fiber business and convert the Reno, Nevada facility to support its packaging business
- Close its packaging facility in Marion, Ohio
- Close its recycling facility in Wichita, Kansas
- Sell its containerboard mill in Xalapa, Mexico and its recycling plants in Xalapa and Apodaca, Mexico to Acabados de Papeles Santinados y Absorbentes (APSA).
In the U.S., these changes will impact approximately 110 hourly and 24 salaried employees. In Mexico, APSA intends to retain current onsite team members at each location. International Paper is committed to minimizing the impact through job placement in existing vacancies, retirements and other internal opportunities. Affected employees will also receive severance and outplacement support where possible.
These actions are intended to support International Paper's ongoing transformation initiatives to become a more focused and agile provider of sustainable packaging solutions. By streamlining operations, the company aims to make investments in facilities that are designed to enhance quality, reliability and service delivery.
International Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
