International Paper closure of Savannah paper mill to cost 1,100 jobs and likely will have an impact on SC's $23B forestry and timber industry.

International Paper called the decision a series of strategic changes to achieve an advantaged cost position in a press ...

As part of its restructuring, the company will permanently close its Savannah containerboard mill and packaging facility as ...

International Paper Co. has announced the closure of two Georgia paper mills, including a Savannah mill that's been a key ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - International Paper has announced that it will close its locations in Savannah and Riceboro.

The closures are part of a broader initiative to reduce International Paper’s annual containerboard capacity by 1 million tons. One mill was nearly 90 years old.

Mayor Van R. Johnson II is hosting a virtual press briefing at 3:45 p.m. today, Aug. 21, to answer questions regarding the ...

The latest closures bring the number of impacted IP workers to 3,600 since October 2024. The actions add to North American containerboard production capacity cuts, which now total 9.5% in 2025, ...

International Paper announced Thursday it will close the Riceboro containerboard mill and Riceboro Timber and Lumber. International Paper bought DS Smith, which was operating the Riceboro mill, in ...

SAVANNAH — International Paper is permanently shuttering its packaging facility here as well as other operations in ...

International Paper, a longtime pillar of Coastal Georgia's economy, announced Thursday that it will permanently close its ...

International Paper will close its Riceboro and Savannah mills, affecting about 1,100 workers. Local and state leaders pledged immediate support for employees and businesses impacted by the decision.