MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—In a significant announcement, International Paper has declared that it will close its Marion Container site on Cascade Drive.
The decision follows a thorough strategic assessment of the site and its regional footprint.

The decision, which will directly impact employees at the facility, states that the last day of employment will be September 1, 2025.

International Paper plans to meet with union representatives soon to discuss the implications of this decision and to outline key issues, including severance eligibility, pension and retirement benefits, and overall impacts on various employee benefits.

Employees are encouraged to meet attendance and performance expectations to remain in good standing until their official release date.