# International Paper

> International Paper makes containerboard, corrugated boxes, retail displays and other fiber-based packaging, supported by design, testing, automation and commercial recycling services. Based in Memphis, it acquired DS Smith in 2025, sold its Global Cellulose Fibers business in January 2026, and is pursuing a regional separation while also evaluating unsolicited approaches for its EMEA packaging business.

- **Founded:** 1898
- **Headquarters:** Memphis, United States
- **Founders:** Hugh J. Chisholm (Co-founder and early president), William Augustus Russell (Co-founder and first president)
- **Products:** Corrugated packaging, Containerboard, Bulk and solid-fiber packaging, Retail packaging and displays, Packaging services
- **Notable:** Completed the DS Smith acquisition on January 31, 2025., Ethisphere recognized IP among its 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies; IP reports this was its twentieth recognition., Received 2026 supplier recognition from Hallmark and Conagra.

## Products & services

- **Corrugated packaging** — Custom boxes, sheets, fanfold and trays for e-commerce, food and beverage, retail and industrial shipments.
- **Containerboard** — Paper used to manufacture corrugated packaging, supplied through an integrated mill and converting network.
- **Bulk and solid-fiber packaging** — Fiber-based solutions for large-volume shipments and applications requiring solid-fiber construction.
- **Retail packaging and displays** — Shelf-ready packaging, merchandising displays and printed packaging, including the Lift Up alternative to shrink wrap for PET bottles.
- **Packaging services** — Structural and graphic design, printing, supply-chain performance testing, fulfillment, assembly and mechanical packaging systems.
- **Commercial recycling** — Collection, logistics, brokerage and reporting for recovered cardboard, paper and other commercial recyclables.

## Achievements

- Completed the DS Smith acquisition on January 31, 2025.
- Ethisphere recognized IP among its 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies; IP reports this was its twentieth recognition.
- Received 2026 supplier recognition from Hallmark and Conagra.
- Completed the Riverdale machine conversion in Q2 2026, according to the July earnings release.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 15, IP confirmed early discussions with potential bidders after unsolicited approaches for its EMEA business. Spin-off preparations continue in parallel; neither outcome is assured.
- **2026-09** — On September 3, IP announced Conagra Supplier Excellence recognition.
- **2026-08** — On August 24, IP reported Hallmark CARE supplier recognition for work including certified fiber sourcing.
- **2026-07** — Q2 sales were $6.004 billion, with a $12 million continuing-operations loss and $587 million adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure.
- **2026-06** — Completed its $360 million NORPAC acquisition on June 4 to expand lightweight packaging-grade capabilities and West Coast service.
- **2026-01** — Completed the $1.5 billion cellulose-fibers sale on January 23 and announced a proposed regional packaging separation on January 29.

## Links

- Website: https://www.internationalpaper.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-paper/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IntlPaperCo
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/internationalpaper1
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internationalpaper/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalPaper

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