The proposed closures in Germany include one conventional box plant, one display and offset site and three sheet plants as well as a partial closure of one display site.

International Paper Company has announced a proposal for the closure of five sites in Germany, comprising of one conventional box plant, one display and offset site and three sheet plants as well as a partial closure of one display site.

IP said the closures are intended to improve efficiencies and are in response to the evolving needs of its customers in tough trading conditions.

IP expects that, subject to mandatory employees' information and consultation procedures, these proposals would be implemented by the end of 2026 and that approximately 500 roles may be affected.

The proposal follows a strategic review by the Central European business as part of International Paper's transformational journey to become a stronger sustainable packaging solutions company. International Paper's goal is to optimize its existing resources to better serve its customers and to position the business optimally for growth.

A consultation process with employee representatives is underway and, until such time as it has progressed, IP cannot comment further on its scope or the potential impact on employees.

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, IP employs more than 65,000 team members and serves customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions.

Source: paperage.com