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International Paper Acquires Europac’s Tangier, Morocco Facility

Casablanca, Morocco / Brussels, Belgium, June 28, 2017 - International Paper announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire Europac’s Tangier box plant for 40 MM Euros. With this acquisition, the company expects to realize significant synergies in its box system in Morocco as well as from the paper integration with the recently acquired Madrid, Spain, mill and its existing recycled containerboard mill in Kenitra, Morocco. International Paper obtained all relevant approvals by Moroccan authorities, including antitrust approval. Closing of the transaction is expected for the end of June.

International Paper Completes Acquisition of Holmen’s Madrid Paper Mill
Mill Conversion to Produce Recycled Containerboard Scheduled for 2017

Brussels, Belgium /Madrid, Spain  – June 30, 2016 –International Paper announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Holmen’s Madrid, Spain paper mill as well as associated recycling operations (CARPA) and a 50-percent ownership interest in a cogeneration joint venture, following regulatory approvals.

International Paper Signs Agreement to Acquire Holmen Paper Madrid Mill
Plans to Convert Mill to Produce Recycled Containerboard

Brussels, Belgium /Madrid, Spain  – March 16, 2016 – International Paper announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement with Holmen Paper to purchase Holmen’s newsprint mill in Madrid, Spain, and intends to convert the facility to produce recycled containerboard. Under the terms of the agreement, International Paper would purchase the Madrid newsprint Mill, as well as associated recycling operations and a 50-percent ownership interest in a cogeneration facility. The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2016, subject to certain regulatory approvals.

International Paper Investment to Further Improve Water Footprint at French Saillat Mill by 30%

Bussels, Belgium / St.Junien, France, July 09, 2014 – International Paper announced earlier this year an investment of approx. Euro 20 MM into its Saillat mill, located in the French Limousin region, to further reduce the facilities’ water emissions and offer customers an even more environmentally friendly product portfolio. The implementation of the project will commence in the summer of 2014 and is expected to be completed in 2015.

International Paper Announces Opening of Educational Forest Trail Near its Saillat Mill

Brussels, Belgium – Oct. 20, 2014 - International Paper is announcing the recent opening of an educational forest trail in the French Limousin region where its Saillat pulp and paper mill is located. The trail invites visitors to a live experience of sustainable forest management practices and demonstrates some of the specific measures International Paper and its wood procurement subsidiary Le Comptoir des Bois de Brive are applying to protect and sustain ecosystems.

Your Partners for Green Packaging Solutions: International Paper and De Jong Sign Marketing Cooperation Agreement

Brussels, Belgium / De Lier, The Netherlands – July 27, 2017 - International Paper and de Jong Verpakking announced today that the companies entered into a marketing cooperation agreement. The companies agreed to consider jointly bidding for the supply of corrugated fruit & vegetables packaging to the pan-European retail segment in cases where each of them objectively would not be able to service a particular tender on its own.

Innovative Packaging Earns International Paper a WorldStar of Packaging and Other Accolades

Brussels, Belgium – December 15, 2017 – International Paper’s corrugated packaging business in Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) recently brought home a collection of prestigious innovation and design awards for its corrugated box solutions, including a WorldStar of Packaging.
 
From the EConTray^TM packaging and the Pipikat® cat litterbox, to the V50 package and a display box, each was designed to address the specific needs and challenges of International Paper’s customers.
 
“We’re extremely excited about receiving recognition for several of our innovative box solutions this year,” says Eric Chartrain, Vice President & General Manager of International Paper’s corrugated packaging in EMEA. “We always strive for ‘driving for better together’ with our customers and create outstanding value for them. These awards are an excellent confirmation that our innovation efforts are widely recognized by the industry.”
 
The winning designs are:

• EConTray^TM (Designed in Italy) - 2017 CONAI Eco-Friendly Packaging Award
• PipiKat® Box (Designed in Spain) – 2017 Liderpack Award & 2018 WorldStar of Packaging Award
• V50 Citrus Box (Designed in Turkey) – 2017 Good Design Award
• Box ‘Bel’ (Designed in France) – 2017 Gold FlexoStar

International Paper wins prestigious award for its Pink Ream campaign to support the fight against breast cancer

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Mar. 9, 2018 – International Paper, a global leader in fibre-based packaging, pulp, and paper, today announced that its HP Office Pink Ream campaign was selected as “Initiative of the Year”, one of the categories of the 17th European Office Products Awards (EOPA).

International Paper Strengthens Corrugated Packaging Footprint in Europe, Agreesto Acquire Two Packaging Businesses from DS Smith

Brussels, Belgium, April 17, 2019 - International Paper is pleased to announce that the company agreed to acquire two packaging businesses located in Portugal (Ovar) and France (Torigni and Cabourg) from DS Smith for €63 million (USD 71 million). Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals as well as works council consultation in France, and is expected during the next six months. This transaction is related to the European Commission’s requirements for clearance of DS Smith’s acquisition of Europac earlier this year.

Brussels, Belgium – June 25, 2020 - International Paper, a leading producer of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative Space Divider series as some countries around the world lift COVID-related restrictions. The corrugated separators come in many different shapes and forms, enabling businesses, restaurants, schools and public administration offices to meet social distancing requirements to keep people safe and prevent the spreading of the coronavirus. Printable in full color, the separators can also serve to reinforce messages of care or applicable safety procedures in a visually appealing and memorable manner.
 
“Our corrugated space dividers are enjoying already great popularity in the region”, said Eric Chartrain, Vice President & General Manager of International Paper’s corrugated packaging in Europe, Middle East &Africa (EMEA). “The product gives customers more options to return safely and efficiently to the new normal of their business operations while at the same time contributing to the circular economy with an environmentally-friendly solution.”
 
Read the full news release here.
 
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International Paper Acquires Two Corrugated Packaging Businesses in Spain

Madrid, Spain / Brussels, Belgium, March 30, 2021 - International Paper announced today that the company acquired two corrugated packaging businesses in the Madrid and Catalonia regions in Spain – La Gaviota, S.L. (Griñon /Madrid) and Cartonatges Trilla S.A. (Valls/Tarragona) – further growing its presence in the two largest industrial regions in the country. The two businesses will become part of International Paper effective April 01, 2021. The value of the transactions was not disclosed. Corrugated packaging is a strategic business for International Paper in Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and the company intends to continue strengthening its position in the region.