International Paper says they will keep the Cantonment mill operating, since the U.S. Department of Homeland Security considers forest products an “essential industry”. Whitney Fike, communications manager for IP in Cantonment, said International Paper products are critical components of the supply chains required to produce and deliver food, pharmaceuticals. hygiene products and emergency supplies for consumers around the world. She said the company has a responsibility to continue to operate mills to support the critical needs of the supply chain during the pandemic.
