International Paper announced plans to close four facilities in the United States. These closures will affect 330 employees across four states. The company will shut down plants in Illinois, California, and New Jersey. It will also cease preprint operations at a Kentucky facility. These actions are part of a strategic effort to optimize its North American network.
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