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Memphis Company to Invest $225M in Mississippi
The $225 million plant will enhance packaging capacity and service quality, with construction starting June 2026 and operations in late 2027, officials said.
- International Paper said from MEMPHIS, Tenn. that it will invest $225 million to build a 468,000-square-foot sustainable packaging facility on an 80-acre site in Brandon, Rankin County.
- After a comprehensive review of its manufacturing footprint, International Paper's Board of Directors approved exploring a greenfield project in central Mississippi, supporting a strategy to optimize its box plant system and focus capital where it drives the greatest return, company executives said.
- Construction is expected to begin in June 2026 with operations anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2027, and employees at the existing Richland facility will move to the new plant.
- State and local leaders praised the project as a major economic win, with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves saying 'This is another big win for Mississippi. International Paper's $225 million investment in Rankin County is more proof that Mississippi's momentum is real and growing stronger every day.'
- The investment reinforces International Paper's commitment to strategic growth, operational excellence, and long-term value while improving service for customers across the Mid-South region.
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International Paper to build new plant in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-based International Paper is building a $225 million sustainable packaging facility in Mississippi, the company announced Friday. The new 486,000-square-foot facility will be built on 80 acres in Brandon, near the company's exisiting box plant in Richland. Employees at the Richland facility will transition to the new plant after it is built. [...]
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