International Paper is closing its containerboard mill in Orange by the end of this year, affecting hundreds of jobs, according to a statement the company released Wednesday morning.
The company says a total of 900 jobs will be impacted by the closure, and the end of production on two pulp machines in North Carolina and Florida.
According to the statement, wherever possible, the company's goal is to minimize the impact on employees by using current vacancies, retirements, normal attrition and other roles at International Paper.
"Decisions like these are extremely difficult, because of the impact on our employees, their families and the communities in which we operate," said Chairman and CEO Mark Sutton. "We are grateful to our employees in Orange, Riegelwood and Pensacola for their significant contributions to the company over the years. We are committed to providing severance benefits, outplacement assistance and more to help employees during this time."
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