International Paper is a global producer of renewable fiber-based products, focused primarily on pulp, paper, and packaging. The company manufactures containerboard and corrugated packaging used for shipping and retail display, as well as a range of specialty papers and pulp products that serve industrial, consumer goods, and e-commerce customers. Its product portfolio is oriented toward large-scale packaging solutions, tissue and paper grades, and raw pulp for a variety of manufacturing uses.
Founded in 1898, International Paper is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and is one of the largest and longest-established companies in the forest products sector. Over its history the company has grown through acquisition and integration of manufacturing operations and supply chain capabilities to serve a broad set of end markets. Today it operates a network of manufacturing facilities and distribution channels designed to supply regional and global customers.
In addition to manufacturing, International Paper manages fiber supply and sourcing activities, including wood procurement and partnerships with landowners, to support its mills and packaging operations. The company emphasizes recycling and sustainable forestry practices as part of its production model, and it offers product and service solutions that aim to reduce waste and improve supply-chain efficiency for customers across retail, food and beverage, e-commerce, and industrial segments.
International Paper competes in global pulp, paper and packaging markets and is influenced by trends in packaging demand, commodity pulp prices and recycling dynamics. Its strategic focus has included portfolio optimization, investment in packaging capabilities, and initiatives to improve operating efficiency and environmental performance while serving customers across multiple geographies.