International Paper Company IP

IP Company Overview

International Paper Company (IP) is a global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products, serving industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. The company primarily operates in the industrial packaging and global cellulose fibers industries, with products used across e-commerce, food and beverage, agriculture, manufacturing, and hygiene applications. Its core revenue drivers are corrugated packaging solutions, containerboard, and market pulp, positioning the company as a critical supplier to supply chains that depend on sustainable packaging and fiber inputs.

Founded in 1898 through the merger of multiple pulp and paper producers, International Paper has evolved through consolidation, divestitures, and strategic refocusing. Over time, it exited non-core businesses such as printing papers to concentrate on packaging and fiber-based materials. The company’s strategic advantage lies in its vertically integrated operations, extensive scale, access to sustainable timber resources, and long-standing customer relationships in high-volume end markets.