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International Paper Closes Elk Grove Plant, Laying Off 130 Workers

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
130
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jul 1, 2026
130 OF 39,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Elk Grove, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

International Paper Company has announced the closure of its packaging plant located in Elk Grove, California, resulting in the layoff of 130 workers. This decision is part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately as the facility ceases operations. The closure reflects broader challenges within the industry, but specific reasons for this particular plant's shutdown were not detailed in the announcement. The company aims to focus on more efficient production methods and align its workforce with current market demands.

International Paper Company cut 130 jobs in CA as of July 1, 2026.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 39,000 people International Paper Company employs.

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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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 7, 2026