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5/27/2026
International Paper broke ground on its new CPKC-served sustainable packaging facility in Brandon, Mississippi, on May 20.
The 468,000-square-foot plant has been planned in partnership with CPKC and will stand on an 80-acre site directly served by the railroad. That connection will provide International Paper with immediate access to North American markets and strengthen the supply chain, International Paper officials said in a press release.
"This strategic relationship highlights the benefits of integrated supply chain alignment, anchored by CPKC's seamless, transnational rail network, which provides efficient, sustainable transportation solutions for International Paper to connect with markets across North America while supporting economic development in Brandon and the surrounding region," said Coby Bullard, CPKC senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Construction is slated to begin in June, with operations anticipated to begin in fourth-quarter 2027.