International Paper

Corporate :

International Paper was incorporated in 1941 and is globally reputed for its uncoated paper and packaging material. The company markets its products such as printing, packaging, graphic arts, maintenance and industrial products primarily in the United States. International paper is a Fortune 500 company and is ranked at No. 82 for its performance and achievements.

Activities:

International Paper is identified as a global company engaged in the manufacture and marketing of:

Forest products
Paper

Packaging material

International Paper also specializes in sustainable forest technologies that are successful investment propositions apart from being environmentally rewarding.

Performance:

In 2006 International Paper’s turnover was $ 22 Billion. The company has attained the top position for the 4th year in a row, in the forest products sector of Fortune magazine’s list of most admired companies and is ranked No. 82 in the Fortune 500 list of companies.

Assets and Infrastructure:

International Paper has a well established and diversified infrastructure :

18 pulp paper and packaging mills in operation
94 converting and packaging plants
5 wood product facilities

In Europe, Asia and Latin America,

8 pulp paper and packaging mills
44 converting and packaging plants

International Paper has a network of 250 distribution branches mainly in the United States.

Research & Development:

Due to the nature of its business International Paper has adopted a policy of making its products in environmentally safe conditions. The company stringently avoids using wood from endangered forests and is mutually supportive of forest certification standards.

It has not only adopted CERFLOR, the SFI Standard and other systems recognized by the global Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) council but has also encouraged their adoption.

International Paper also specializes in sustainable forest technologies that will ensure that the company can always supply wood fiber for its products and also able to retain the pristine environment of the forests.

Organization :

International Paper is headed by Mr. J. V. Faraci who is the Chairman and CEO of the company.
The company has around 83,00 employees.

International Paper’s corporate office is located at

6400 Poplar Avenue
Memphis,
TN 38197
Ph: 901-419-9000
Website URL: www.internatinalpaper.com