Memphis, October 22, 2025
News Summary
International Paper is undergoing significant workforce changes as it partners with Infosys to streamline its IT services. This shift is expected to reduce IT staffing primarily in Memphis, with the company committed to supporting affected employees. The restructuring follows a challenging period for IP, including a substantial sale that resulted in notable job losses. Additionally, ongoing transformation initiatives aim to align IP’s operations with evolving market demands and ensure long-term success.
Memphis is experiencing significant workforce changes as International Paper (IP) announces a new partnership with Infosys aimed at supporting its information technology services. This collaboration arises from a strategic review by IP, which is expected to impact its IT staffing primarily based in the Memphis area.
As part of this shift to outsourcing IT needs, IP anticipates a reduction in its IT staff. While the exact number of employees facing layoffs or transitions to Infosys remains uncertain, the company has expressed its commitment to support affected employees throughout the transition process. This partnership reflects IP’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations while maintaining its workforce as much as possible.
IP made this announcement to FOX13, emphasizing the changes in the Memphis workforce. The news comes on the heels of a challenging period for the company, which has already faced considerable restructuring. Notably, IP completed a $1.5 billion sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business to American Industrial Partners, a transaction that led to the elimination of approximately 1,100 jobs. The GCF business generated $2.8 billion in revenue in 2024.
In addition to the recent outsourcing of IT services, IP is also involved in further restructuring initiatives, including a substantial $250 million investment to transform the #16 paper machine at its Riverdale mill in Alabama into containerboard production. Furthermore, the company has announced the permanent closure of four facilities in Georgia, which will directly impact another 1,100 employees. The operations at these Georgia plants, which include containerboard mills in Savannah and Riceboro, are set to cease by September 2025.
These strategic changes are not just focused on immediate staffing concerns; they aim to align IP’s operations with evolving customer needs and foster long-term success. Currently, IP operates four properties in the Memphis area, including its main headquarters located at 6400 Poplar Ave.
As the company navigates these transitions, its leadership remains focused on minimizing job losses where possible while adapting to a changing market landscape. The partnership with Infosys marks another step in IP’s ongoing strategy to improve efficiency and effectiveness in its operations.
FAQs
What partnership has International Paper announced?
International Paper has partnered with Infosys to support its information technology services.
Where will the partnership primarily affect the workforce?
The partnership is primarily expected to affect IT staffing based in Memphis.
What does International Paper anticipate regarding its IT staff?
International Paper anticipates a reduction in its IT staff due to the shift to outsourcing IT needs.
Will some employees be transitioned to Infosys?
Yes, some employees may be transitioned to Infosys as part of this strategy.
What is International Paper’s commitment to employees during this transition?
International Paper is committed to supporting affected employees through the transition.
What recent sell-off has affected the company?
International Paper completed a $1.5 billion sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business, which resulted in around 1,100 job losses.
What additional changes are occurring within International Paper?
In addition to outsourcing IT services, the company is investing $250 million to convert a paper machine in Alabama to containerboard production and will close four facilities in Georgia, impacting another 1,100 employees.
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