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Sylvamo Prepares for Strategic Transition Amid International Paper's Mill Conversion
ByAinvest
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 3:17 pm ET1min read
Sylvamo Corp is preparing for a strategic transition following International Paper's plan to convert its No. 16 paper machine to produce containerboard by Q3 2026. This change affects Sylvamo's supply of approximately 260,000 short tons of cutsize uncoated freesheet annually. Sylvamo has been planning for this transition since its 2021 spinoff and is making strategic investments in its North American footprint to support customers. The company is committed to customer support during the transition.
Sylvamo Corp is preparing for a significant strategic transition following International Paper's (NYSE: IP) announcement to convert its No. 16 paper machine at the Riverdale mill in Selma, Alabama, to produce containerboard by the third quarter of 2026. This change will impact Sylvamo's supply of approximately 260,000 short tons of cutsize uncoated freesheet annually [1][2][3][4][5].Jean-Michel Ribiéras, chairman and chief executive officer of Sylvamo, stated, "The Riverdale supply agreement is not part of our long-term strategy. We have been planning for this conversion since our 2021 spinoff, including making strategic investments in our footprint in North America. We will support our customers throughout this transition" [1][2][4][5].
Sylvamo has been making strategic investments to support its customers during this transition. The company is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining its position as a reliable supplier of paper products. More details about the transition will be available in a presentation scheduled for Thursday at investors.sylvamo.com [1][2][4][5].
References:
[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250821164514/en/Riverdale-Mill-Supply-Agreement-Update
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/international-paper-plans-to-convert-the-no-16-paper-machine-at-its-riverdale-mill-in-selma-alabam-ce7c51d3d089f724
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-entropy-technologies-lp-takes-715000-position-in-sylvamo-corporation-nyseslvm-2025-08-13/
[4] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/riverdale-mill-supply-agreement-update-ce7c51d3d18af020
[5] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250821164514/riverdale-mill-supply-agreement-update
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