On June 3, 2025, International Paper announced that it is considering building a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This project is part of the company’s growth strategy to expand manufacturing capacity in the U.S. and better meet the rising demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions.
Utah represents a new market for International Paper and a strategic opportunity to strengthen its presence in the western United States. The company aims to improve service for existing customers while developing new business partnerships in the region.
“This evaluation is part of our strategic plan to enhance our regional manufacturing footprint in the U.S. Salt Lake City would be a new market for International Paper and a chance to better serve existing customers while attracting new ones,” said John Berry, Group Vice President and General Manager, Packaging Group West.
The announcement follows the recent groundbreaking of another state-of-the-art sustainable packaging facility in Waterloo, Iowa. If confirmed, the Salt Lake City plant would be equipped with advanced technology to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging solutions to a growing market in the western U.S.
Details on the investment, facility size, and job opportunities will be released as the project evaluation progresses.
International Paper is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Operating in over 30 countries, the company employs 65,000 people. In 2025, it acquired DS Smith, strengthening its position in North America and the EMEA region.
