Carrollton South facility to cease operations by Q3 2026 while company expands strategic investments in modern packaging capacity.
The company’s broader strategy includes a planned split into two independent companies, with North American operations remaining under International Paper while EMEA packaging businesses form a separate entity.
For corrugated packaging customers, proximity translates directly into shorter lead times, lower freight costs, and reduced inventory holding requirements.
North America generated US$248 million in packaging profit while EMEA bled red ink despite its 50% revenue surge.
Operations at both new entities will include a combination of longtime IP mills and facilities and those acquired when IP merged DS Smith.
The deal is part of restructure stategy following merger with DS Smith.
International Paper reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to significant charges related to the closure of several U.S. mills.
The acquisition expands ProAmpac’s converting capabilities, further advancing the company’s Fiberization of Packaging strategy.
The company will shutter its packaging facility in Marion, Ohio, and close a recycling facility in Wichita, Kansas.
Unite, which represents engineers at the Derbyshire plant, is demanding that the company reverse its decision, citing broken promises and disregard for local livelihoods.