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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).

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

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.

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.

International Paper Restarts Coated Board Machine After Successful Rebuild at Kwidzyn, Poland

Brussels, Belgium – April 09, 2014 – International Paper announced today that its coated paperboard machine at the Polish Kwidzyn mill successfully restarted after the completion of the machine rebuild. The US$ 60+ million modernization project enables the production of lighter-weight board grades, along with greater finishing flexibility.

International Paper’s Coated Board Investment at Kwidzyn, Poland Progressing Excellently

Brussels, Belgium – Dec. 16, 2013 – International Paper announced today that its exciting investment project at the Polish Kwidzyn mill is progressing well on time. The company disclosed earlier this year its plans for a substantial investment in the mill to further enhance its product quality and service platform for the coated board market in EMEA. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter 2014.

International Paper Launches Improved Newsprint Quality ‘Presso® Bright’

Düsseldorf, Germany – Oct. 29, 2013 – International Paper today announced the launch of its new improved newsprint quality ‘Presso® Bright’. With a higher brightness level, Presso® Bright is the ideal choice for segments with very stringent quality requirements, such as Sunday newspapers, inserts and catalogues. Presso® Bright is manufactured at International Paper’s Kwidzyn mill in Poland and is available throughout Europe, the key target markets being Poland and Germany.

International Paper Invests in EMEA Folding Boxboard Business

Brussels, Belgium – April 25, 2013 – International Paper today announced that the company will be making an investment in its Kwidzyn mill in Poland to further enhance its product quality and service platform for the folding boxboard market. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2014.

International Paper Introduces Tailored Service Offer for Carolina® Coated Paperboard in Europe

Düsseldorf, Germany – Feb. 18th, 2013 – International Paper introduces a local service offering for Carolina® Coated Paperboard for Europe starting February 2013. Carolina® is a high whiteness and brightness Solid Bleached Sulphate Board produced in the International Paper Riegelwood mill in North Carolina, US. It is ideally suited for graphical printing as well as high-end packaging applications. The product is already known in the European market, becoming now even more attractive as its new service offering will allow for greater flexibility and tailored solutions.

International Paper Completes Acquisition of Sabanci Shares in Olmuksa Corrugated Packaging Joint Venture in Turkey, Becomes Majority Shareholder

Brussels, Belgium / Istanbul Turkey – Jan. 03, 2013 - International Paper, today, announced it has completed the acquisition of the shares of its joint venture partner Sabanci Holding in the Turkish corrugated packaging company Olmuksa, for a purchase price of 7.1 TRL/share or 101.2MM TRL ($56MM U.S.). International Paper had obtained regulatory approval for the deal in the fourth quarter of 2012.