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International Paper Shuts Down Savannah and Riceboro Mills, Affecting 1,100 Jobs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,100
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,100 OF 39,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Savannah and Riceboro, Georgia, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

International Paper is shutting down its Savannah and Riceboro mills, resulting in the loss of 1,100 jobs. The closures are part of the company's efforts to streamline operations and respond to market conditions. This decision reflects ongoing challenges in the industry and aims to improve overall efficiency. The layoffs will significantly impact the local workforce and economy, as these mills have been key employers in the region. The company has not specified a timeline for the shutdown but has indicated that it is a necessary step for future sustainability.

International Paper Company cut 1,100 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.8% of the 39,000 people International Paper Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 44 layoff events at International Paper Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 9,679 employees.

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International Paper CompanyIP
Consumer Cyclical · 39,000 employees
44
EVENTS TRACKED
11K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 30, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 31, 2025