International Paper considers sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City

International Paper (IP) announced the strategic exploration of a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The exploration of a prospective new facility is part of International Paper’s strategic growth plans to expand manufacturing capabilities in the United States. The company is eyeing Utah to increase its footprint in the region and better serve customers by meeting the growing demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging. This announcement comes shortly after the company celebrated the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art sustainable packaging facility in Waterloo, Iowa. If pursued, this proposed new facility will feature cutting-edge technology and equipment to help enable International Paper’s ability to deliver innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to a growing customer base in the western U.S. Specific information, including capital investment, facility footprint and potential employment opportunities will be shared at the appropriate time as part of the ongoing evaluation process.