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USG Paper announced they are expanding their operations into Orange at the location of the former International Paper Location. 

The announcement comes from an Orange City Council meeting where the city EDC Board of Directors and the City Council approved a financial incentive for the expenditure of funds for infrastructure improvements at 1750 IP Way to not exceed $200,000 per year over the next two years. 

USG Paper is an Illinois-based company that manufactures gypsum, floor, and roofing products. 

Sean Rooney, a representative of Ryan Consulting gave the presentation at the city council meeting where the financial incentive was approved. 

USG Paper is expected to invest $750 million into the project over the next ten years. The company aims to hire 120 to 150 full-time positions many of which are re-hires of former International Paper employees that were let go according to Rooney.

“We are very excited to have this, very thankful for those in this community,” said Mayor Larry Spears Jr. “Two years ago when International Paper made the announcement they were closing it was detrimental to our community, a lot of people had to figure out what they were gonna do. “

The former International Paper location closed in 2023 impacting many residents and economic growth in the area. The business hopes to help the local economy get back to what it was before.

USG Paper Construction is planned for fall 2025 and be fully operational by 2028.