International Paper announced on June 26, 2025, a series of strategic changes to strengthen its North American operations, including exiting the Molded Fiber business. This move is part of the company's ongoing transformation initiatives to become a more focused provider of sustainable packaging solutions.
As part of these changes, the company will close a molded fiber facility in Sacramento, California, and a corrugated sheet plant in Kent, Washington. Additionally, International Paper will sell its interest in the Oradel, Mexico, corrugated packaging joint venture to its partner.
These actions will impact approximately 110 hourly and 24 salaried employees in the U.S., with efforts to minimize the impact through job placement and support. The decisions are intended to prioritize key geographies, customers, and products, allowing for targeted investments to enhance quality, reliability, and service delivery.
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