{"id":12337,"date":"2026-03-23T05:09:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=12337"},"modified":"2026-03-23T05:09:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:09:43","slug":"international-paper-plans-new-mississippi-packaging-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=12337","title":{"rendered":"International Paper plans new Mississippi packaging plant"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The new plant will be located less than ten miles from the company\u2019s existing plant in Richland (Jackson). Credit: Piotr Swat \/ Shutterstock.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

International Paper (IP) has outlined plans to establish a 468,000ft\u00b2 packaging facility in Rankin County, Mississippi, US.<\/p>\n

The move comes after the company\u2019s board approved the development of a $225m greenfield site in central Mississippi following a review of its operations.<\/p>\n

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To be built on an 80-acre site in Brandon, the facility will be located less than ten miles from the company\u2019s existing plant in Richland.<\/p>\n

According to IP, the facility will replace older infrastructure and is expected to improve service capabilities and product quality in the Mid-South region.<\/p>\n

The move is also expected to enhance the company\u2019s cost position.<\/p>\n

Mississippi governor Tate Reeves said: \u201cThis is another big win for Mississippi. International Paper\u2019s $225m investment in Rankin County is more proof that Mississippi\u2019s momentum is real and growing stronger every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re\u202fseeing historic levels of capital investment because companies know Mississippi is a state where businesses can succeed. This project will create new opportunities for Mississippians and continue our state\u2019s record-breaking economic development\u202fsuccess.\u201d\u202f<\/p>\n

The project is due to commence in June 2026.<\/p>\n

Operations are projected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, with staff from the current Richland plant set to move to the new location once construction is complete.<\/p>\n

IP group vice-president Keith Townsend said: \u201cThis investment supports our strategy to optimise our box plant system and focus capital where it drives the greatest return.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy modernising our footprint in Mississippi, we are strengthening our service model and ability to provide customers with the highest quality sustainable packaging solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

This announcement follows IP\u2019s\u00a0January disclosure<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0separate its business into two independent companies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The North American operations will remain under the International Paper name while its packaging businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are set to form a new entity.<\/p>\n

The North American operations will incorporate assets from both International Paper and DS Smith, which\u202fit acquired last year.<\/a><\/p>\n

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