International Paper to sell its global cellulose fibers business to private equity firm American Industrial Partners for USD 1.5 billion, as per media report.
Aug 26, 2025

International Paper has announced plans to sell its global cellulose fibers business to private equity firm American Industrial Partners for USD 1.5 billion, as per media report. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2025.
The company has earlier closed its containerboard mill in Louisiana. However, the company is establishing a greenfield packaging box plant in Waterloo, Iowa, with an investment of USD 260 million.