International Paper

IP to spin off printing papers

International Paper (IP) said it will pursue a spin-off of its printing papers segment into a standalone, publicly traded company. The transaction will result in two streamlined companies. Upon completion… Thank you for checking us…


IP Rome Georgia

IP still assessing mill fire

International Paper continues to assess damage from a Saturday night fire at its linerboard mill in Rome, Ga., a company spokesman said. “It will take time before we can share… Thank you for checking us…



The Market: Weak pulp market drags white grades

By Ken McEntee Although a couple sources reported that Sorted Office Paper (SOP) was beginning to show improvement this month, prices for the grade generally trickled further downward. The average… Thank you for checking us…


IP laments reduced containerboard exports

The North American industrial packaging business and domestic box demand remains strong, but International Paper‘s first quarter industrial packaging sector is expected to see lagging revenue because of lower containerboard… Thank you for checking us…



IP, Amazon, Starbucks join The Recycling Partnership

Amazon, International Paper and Starbucks Coffee Company have joined on as new funding partners of The Recycling Partnership, a rapidly growing national nonprofit that leverages corporate investment to transform recycling… Thank you for checking us…


Smurfit Kappa rejects IP for the second time

For the second time this month, Smurfit Kappa has said no to a proposal from International Paper. Kappa’s board said it received a revised proposal from IP on Thursday evening,… Thank you for checking us…



Smurfit Kappa rejects IP’s proposal

Ireland-based Smurfit Kappa said this morning that it has rejected an unsolicited acquisition offer from International Paper. IP, Kappa said, proposed to buy Kappa, with Kappa’s shareholders receiving cash and… Thank you for checking us…