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International Paper Announces Job Cuts and Mill Closures

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Aug 22, 2025

What we know

Location: Tennessee, USA.

Department affected: manufacturing.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

International Paper Company has announced the layoff of approximately 1,500 employees as part of a restructuring plan that includes mill closures in Tennessee. The decision comes as the company aims to streamline operations and respond to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately, impacting various roles within the organization. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and reduce costs amid declining demand for certain products. The company has stated that these changes are necessary to maintain competitiveness in the industry.

LayoffTalk has tracked 42 layoff events at International Paper Company since February 2025, including 2,027 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 31 additional events known from news reporting.

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SOURCE
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International Paper CompanyIP
Consumer Discretionary · 39,000 employees
42
EVENTS TRACKED
2,027
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026