Secrecy surrounds IP explosion and future of Cantonment plant

In its official press release, International Paper said Monday that its Cantonment mill experienced significant structural damage to the largest pulp digester as well as…

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Update on IP plant explosion

Highway 29 from Woodbury Circle to Morris Avenue is still closed. Crews are working to clear the roads. Escambia County officials will announce openings as…

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IP explosion rocks Cantonment

Early Sunday evening, an explosion occurred at International Paper in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com reports 911 calls regarding the explosion began about 7:38 p.m. At least one…

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IP hosts informational meeting for 2016 grants

Grant Deadline Set for Jan. 11, 2016 Press release: International Paper (IP) Pensacola Mill will award $50,000 in Foundation Grants in 2016 and is hosting…

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IP helps Florida win Silver Shovel award

Governor Rick Scott yesterday announced that Area Development magazine awarded Florida, through its principal economic development organization Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), the Silver Shovel award…

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IP announces $90 million-plus investment at Cantonment mill

International Paper has announced its plans to reinvest in its Pensacola Containerboard Mill. More than $90 million is projected to be spent at the mill…

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Who owns training facilty property

The land for the proposed $22-million training facility to build by PJC is owned by RMS Timberlands, LLC. The purchase price is $3,278,400. Resource Management…

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Boone report: No cuts at IP or Solutia expected

By IN reporter Sean Boone Although the struggling economy has created a trend of corporate employee layoffs nationwide, the two largest corporate plant facilities in…

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IP loves Loxley

Mobile Press Register reports that International Paper plans today to ask Loxley to annex and rezone thousands of acres of timberland north of Interstate 10…

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IN Your Head Radio

IN Your Head Radio moves to two hours today and takes on such issues as the International Paper Water Quality Improvement Project, the latest on…

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Pensacola mill hurts IP profits

The Associated Press reports that International Paper reports solid international demand. However: The company said global demand for paper and packaging continues to grow, but…

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IP buzz

International Paper will shutdown in May to switch from white to dark paper. Good news: more profitable, less trees needed, less bleaches used, higher yield….

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