International Paper’s Springfield Mill consists of a Paper

Machine, Pulp Digester, Recycled Paper Plant Steam Generation and Recovery Springfield Mill
Plant, and a Water Treatment System -- all on 450 acres. The mill produces Fact Sheet
linerboard, which is the inside and outside paper of a brown box. The paper machine
produces approximately 1700 tons of linerboard per day. Paper ranges from 33
pounds to 96 pounds per 1000 square feet.

History The Springfield Mill was constructed by Weyerhaeuser Company in 1948 801 42nd St.
Springfield, OR 97478
and has operated continuously since that time. In 2008, the facility was purchased
by International Paper.
Mill Manager: Kally Hodgson

Safety The safety of Springfield Mill employees is our highest value and shared Built in 1948
responsibility. Mill leadership and the union work together to eliminate safety
hazards, instill safe work habits, and nurture a culture where safety trumps all other Employees: 265
operational concerns. No production, no maintenance, no contract work is
undertaken unless we have demonstrated to ourselves that it can be performed Annual Production Capacity
safely. Our focus has allowed the Springfield Mill to achieve and maintain a Total 600,000 Tons
Injury Rate of less than 1. Springfield strongly supports the IP LIFE program and
employs enhanced risk assessment procedures aimed at elimination of life- Products Made
impacting injuries. Linerboard

Environmental Performance The Springfield Mill continues a long

history of action to shrinking our environmental footprint and the associated impacts Product End Uses
on our community and especially our neighbors. Beginning in the 1960s, the Linerboard is used to construct
Springfield Mill installed one of the first wastewater treatment systems to protect the brown boxes for produce and
highly valued McKenzie River and its native steelhead population. Condensate
the durable-goods market
stripping systems to lessen odor and reduce wastewater treatment loadings were
installed fully 20 years before they became an industry requirement. Most recently
Springfield’s commitment to natural gas and black liquor (a bio-fuel) means we have
exceptionally low green house gas and other air emissions. Many other beneficial
projects to reduce water and chemical use and to minimize waste generation have For Media & Community
been completed through the years reflecting the Springfield Mill’s commitment to inquiries, contact:
continuous environmental improvement.
Michelle Winetrout
International Paper is a global leader International Paper (NYSE: Communication Specialist
IP) is a global leader in packaging and paper with manufacturing operations in North
Industrial Packaging Group
America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses
include industrial and consumer packaging along with uncoated papers and pulp.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs approximately 58,000 International Paper
people and is strategically located in more than 24 countries serving customers
worldwide. International Paper net sales for 2014 were $24 billion. For more (office) 541-741-5502
information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit
internationalpaper.com. (cell) 541-206-4496