International Paper to shut Richwood preprint operations, close three plants by Q3 2026

(AWP Alliance News) - International Paper outlined a North America packaging network reorganization that will shut several operations by the end of the third quarter of 2026. It will exit preprint operations at its Richwood, Kentucky, facility. It will close a sheet plant in Aurora, Illinois, plus converting plants in Elk Grove, California, and Barrington, New Jersey.

The moves target a stronger cost position, higher capacity, and a shift in investment toward higher-value opportunities. Impacted employees will receive severance, benefits, and outplacement support, while customer volumes are set to move to other regional facilities.

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