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Sustainable packaging solutions provider International Paper is set to close five packaging sites in Germany, impacting 500 jobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The move is part of the company\u2019s integration of DS Smith, a UK rival it acquired<\/a> in January 2025.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The facilities lined up for closure are one conventional box plant, one display and offset site, and three sheet plants, along with a partial closure of another display site.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

A consultation process with employee representatives is ongoing, and the company will not comment further on the scope or potential impact on employees until the process advances.\u00a0<\/p>\n

International Paper indicated that the plans would be implemented by the end of 2026, subject to the outcome of consultations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The proposals follow a review by its Central European business and form part of its endeavour to become a stronger sustainable packaging solutions provider.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The company aims \u201c\u2026 to optimise its existing resources to better serve its customers and to position the business optimally for growth.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The latest decision follows similar moves in the UK and Europe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In May 2025, Reuters<\/em> reported that International Paper will shut down five<\/a> of its UK packaging sites, leading to a loss of 300 jobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Two months later, International Paper completed the sale<\/a> of five European plants to PALM Group.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In August, International Paper underwent a series of strategic changes<\/a>. These include an agreement to sell its Global Cellulose Fibers business to American Industrial Partners (AIP) for $1.5bn, with additional closing adjustments.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the same time, it permanently closed several facilities in Georgia, impacting about 1,100 hourly and salaried employees.\u00a0<\/p>\n

International Paper employs more than 65,000 people across in 30 countries and reported net sales of $18.6bn in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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