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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jan 30, 2026

International Paper Plans 700+ Layoffs with 7 Facility Closures in 2026

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
700
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 1, 2026
700 OF 39,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

International Paper Company has announced plans for significant workforce reductions in 2026, expecting to lay off over 700 employees as part of a restructuring strategy that includes at least seven facility closures. The company is taking these measures to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While specific locations and departments affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The planned layoffs highlight the challenges facing the company in a competitive industry landscape.

International Paper Company cut 700 jobs as of January 1, 2026.

That is roughly 1.8% 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 JAN 30, 2026LAST UPDATED JAN 30, 2026