Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the wordpress-seo domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6260 International Paper Announces Strategic Changes in North America - Ink World Magazine

What are you searching for?

Sign in
Printers News

International Paper Announces Strategic Changes in North America

Company to exit molded fiber business; additional facility changes planned.

Author Image

By: David Savastano

Contributing Editor

xr:d:DAFcEKDFYNY:3,j:47983599774,t:23030216

International Paper announces a series of strategic changes to strengthen its North American operations and better serve customers.

As part of this initiative, the company will:

•          Exit the molded fiber business and convert the Reno, NV facility to support its packaging business

•          Close its packaging facility in Marion, OH

•          Close its recycling facility in Wichita, KA

•          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 decisions are never easy because of the impact on our employees, their families and the communities in which we operate. We will assist employees and customers as much as possible through this transition,” said Tom Hamic, EVP and president of IP’s Packaging Solutions North America business. “While difficult, these decisions will help enable IP to prioritize the right geographies, customers and products and make investments in resources to support our growth in sustainable packaging.”

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.

Add us as a preferred source on Google

Get the latest Ink World magazine news, insights and analysis in your Google Search and AI experiences.

Add Ink World magazine as a preferred source on Google (opens in a new tab)

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Ink World magazine Newsletters