ORANGE, Texas — Up to 150 new jobs could be coming to Orange with a $715 million investment into the former International Paper plant. USG Paper plans to invest $715 million to expand its paper manufacturing operations to Orange creating from 120 to 150 new jobs at the former International Paper facility. Nearly 500 employees lost their jobs when the International Paper plant shut down without warning last fall. …On November 19, 2024, the Orange City Council approved the old International Paper facility to be designated a reinvestment zone. This will allow for tax break incentives from the city to attract possible buyers. The wallboard and gypsum products manufacturer received approval for economic development incentives from both the City of Orange Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and the Orange City Council. “We will be providing them with a $200,000 economic incentive for two years.