May 20, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. Forest products producer International Paper Co., citing difficult market conditions, said Thursday that it is laying off 86 workers at its Bastrop mill. The mill employs more than 800 and has an annual payroll of $50 million. The company plans an indefinite shutdown of a paper machine and associated equipment, International Paper spokesman Kinny Haddox said. The shutdown is due to "escalating input costs for energy, wood, chemicals and transportation and difficult market conditions," mill manager Greg VanVoohis said. "The mill leadership recognizes the impact the shutdown will have on our employees, and we are committed to helping them through these uncertain times," VanVoohis said.