International Paper to Cease Uncoated Paper Production at Pensacola Mill This Spring

PENSACOLA, Fla.—International Paper announced it will discontinue production of uncoated paper at its Pensacola, Fla. Mill in April or May of this year to begin the conversion of its 350,000-ton-per-year uncoated paper machine to a 500,000-ton-per-year lightweight linerboard machine.

Originally, International Paper planned to cease uncoated paper production in July 2007 at the Pensacola mill, but the company moved up the date to provide adequate time to complete the conversion and provide for an on-schedule startup of lightweight linerboard production this fall.