International Paper

Project facts

Decision / announcement date

2026-03-20

Date precision

day

Sector

Paper & packaging

Facility action

New facility

Project status

Announced (construction from June 2026; operations Q4 2027)

Project / facility

International Paper new 468,000 sq ft sustainable packaging facility, Brandon (80-acre site)

Figures & qualifications

Capital category

Committed (board-approved)

Capital scope

site

Jobs classification

Not stated

Jobs basis

No new jobs stated; 'Employees at the existing Richland facility will transition to the new plant upon completion.' (transferred, not counted)

International Paper plans a $225 million, 468,000-square-foot sustainable packaging facility on an 80-acre site in Brandon, Mississippi.