IP fundamentals

International Paper Co. engages in the business of producing renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products with manufacturing operations. It operates through the following segments: Industrial Packaging, Global Cellulose Fibers, and Corporate and Intersegment. The Industrial Packaging segment is involved in creating fiber-based packaging that protects and promotes goods, enables worldwide commerce, and helps keep consumers safe. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment offers a wide range of applications like diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. The company was founded by Hugh J. Chisholm in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.