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title: "International Paper to sell cellulose fibers unit for $1.5 billion"
description: "International Paper is selling its global cellulose fibers business to American Industrial Partners for $1.5 billion, aiming to focus on sustainable packaging. The deal is expected to close by the end"
type: "news"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/254013168.md"
published_at: "2025-08-21T13:31:41.000Z"
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# International Paper to sell cellulose fibers unit for $1.5 billion

> International Paper is selling its global cellulose fibers business to American Industrial Partners for $1.5 billion, aiming to focus on sustainable packaging. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2025. Additionally, the company announced a $250 million investment in its Riverdale mill in Alabama, affecting around 1,100 jobs, and will permanently close its facilities in Savannah and Riceboro, Georgia.

Aug 21 (Reuters) - International Paper (IP.N) said on Thursday it will sell its global cellulose fibers business to private equity firm American Industrial Partners for $1.5 billion.

The deal, expected to close by end-2025, is part of its strategy to focus on sustainable packaging solutions.

The divestiture comes months after the company’s $7.2 billion acquisition of UK rival DS Smith (SMDS.L) .

Shares of International Paper were up about 1% in early trading.

Separately, the packaging products maker announced a $250 million investment to equip its Riverdale mill in Selma, Alabama, to produce containerboard. The changes are expected to impact about 1,100 hourly and salaried positions.

It also said the company was permanently closing its facilities in Savannah and Riceboro in Georgia.

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