About International Paper

What we do

We create the future’s fiber-based solutions

Building on 125 years of manufacturing expertise, we’re here for your business now and we’re ready for your next big idea. From planet-friendly packaging to absorbent pulp, we help businesses explore their next fiber-based solution.

At International Paper, we transform renewable resources into products people depend on every day. As a world-leading producer of fiber-based products, we create packaging solutions that protect and promote goods, enable worldwide commerce and help keep consumers safe. We produce renewable basic materials such as pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products. And we deliver circular solutions that enable recycling, reduce waste and build a better future for our planet.

Every day the world moves forward with new ideas, new technologies and new priorities. And every day we work to make the world better, safer and more sustainable so our customers, employees, shareholders and communities can thrive.

You can rely on us to be a step ahead – wherever the world goes next.

Growing for you

Building a stronger global company

International Paper and DS Smith, two of the leading producers of sustainable packaging and other fiber-based products, combined on January 31, 2025 to create a truly global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

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How we do it

Our core values

Safety

Above all, we care about people. We look out for each other to ensure everyone returns home safely.

Ethics

We act honestly and operate with integrity and respect. We promote a culture of openness and accountability.

Stewardship

We are responsible stewards of people and communities, natural resources and capital. We strive to leave everything in better shape for future generations.

Think the Customer

We will deliver on Our Customer Promise to do the right things for our customers, at every moment, in every experience.

Include & Engage

We strive to build a culture in which each employee feels a sense of belonging and experiences an environment in which to do their best work every day.

Offerings in the Europe, Middle East & Africa Region

Here for what's next.

Benefit from the combined strengths and capabilities of two of the foremost sustainable packaging companies: International Paper and DS Smith. The two companies combined in 2025, enabling our regional network to expand across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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We provide a unique customer experience, innovative, high-quality products and services, while offering exciting career possibilities.

Our packaging and cellulose-fiber business units serve customers across the EMEA region with a full range of top-notch products and services.

Fiber-based Packaging

Are you looking for sustainable, fiber-based packaging?

As a global leader in fiber-based packaging, we understand your needs and offer a full range of superior value-added solutions, including supply chain and design services.

Our broad portfolio of high-value corrugated packaging is completed by a selection of unique cardboard and wooden packaging solutions.

Explore International Paper offerings in EMEA using our menu above, and discover more sustainable packaging products for Europe at DS Smith, a Company of International Paper.

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Absorbent Pulp

Our global cellulose fiber business offers a full line of absorbent fluff and specialty pulp, as well as papergrade pulp, produced at International Paper mills around the globe.

Used in a wide variety of products consumers depend on every day, these innovative fiber solutions can differentiate your products in a crowded marketplace – and drive a more sustainable future.

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