IP To Close Texas Packaging Facility

International Paper has announced it will close its Carrollton South packaging facility, located in Carrolton, Tex., by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The decision is part of the company’s ongoing work to align its manufacturing footprint with customer demand and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of its North America packaging business.

“Decisions that affect our people and our communities are never made lightly,” according to Keith Townsend, IP’s Group Vice President, North America Packaging East.