International Paper Announces Facility Alignment in the Rio Grande Valley as Part of Strategic Growth Initiative in North America

International Paper announced the consolidation of its operations in the Rio Grande Valley to better serve customers.  As part of its strategic growth initiative, and commitment to the Rio Grande Valley, the company will make strategic investments to convert the current Edinburg, Tex. sheet plant into a warehouse, invest in its current facility in McAllen, Tex. to increase capabilities and  shift its current Reynosa, Mexico operations to a new, more modern and capable facility that is currently under construction in Reynosa. The company will close its box plant and sheet plant in Edinburg, Tex.  

The decision to cease operations at our two Edinburg facilities while investing in McAllen and Reynosa allows us to focus our efforts, provide excellent customer experiences and maintain a competitive cost structure that we believe positions us for profitable growth. 

Tom Hamic, Executive Vice President and President of Packaging Solutions North America, International Paper

The company’s goal is to minimise the impact to affected employees through natural attrition, retirements and open positions at other IP facilities, including open positions at its McAllen, Tex. facility. The company will assist employees and customers through this transition. 

About International Paper
International Paper is one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, it employs more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with its customers, International Paper makes the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were USD18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 

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