International Paper breaks ground on $225M box plant in Brandon, Mississippi

International Paper broke ground on May 20, 2026 on a $225 million greenfield corrugated packaging plant of 468,000 square feet in Rankin County, Mississippi. Operations are expected in the fourth quarter of 2027.

“The $225 million greenfield facility, located less than 10 miles from International Paper's existing Richland box plant, will strengthen manufacturing and service capabilities across the Mid-South region.”internationalpaper.com

• 3 sources
• internationalpaper.comBreaking Ground: New Sustainable Packaging Facility Coming to Mississippi | International PaperMay 26, 2026
• packaging-gateway.comInternational Paper starts work on Mississippi plantMay 27, 2026
• tissueonlinenorthamerica.comInternational Paper begins construction of new sustainable packaging facility in MississippiJun 1, 2026

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