Description

International Paper Company functions as a prominent packaging enterprise with significant operations across the United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Pacific Rim, Asia, and various parts of the Americas. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging division is responsible for producing diverse containerboard products, encompassing linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. Meanwhile, the Global Cellulose Fibers segment supplies fluff, market, and specialty pulps. These pulps are utilized in a wide array of products, including absorbent hygiene items such as baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence products, as well as other non-woven goods. They also serve as key components in tissue and paper products, and are found in various non-absorbent applications like textiles, filtration systems, construction materials, paints, coatings, and reinforced plastics. The firm's products reach customers directly, including end users and converters, and also through a network of agents, resellers, and paper distributors. Founded in 1898, International Paper Company is based in Memphis, Tennessee.