Woodworking Industry News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — International Paper announced it was closing several mills including a timber and lumber mill, and paper and packaging facilities. As many as 1,100 workers in Georgia face layoffs. It also plans to sell a fibers business. The company announced the permanent closure of its Savannah, Georgia, containerboard mill, the Savannah packaging facility, the Riceboro containerboard mill, and the Riceboro Timber and Lumber mill.