International Paper Company is a privately held paper and packaging company that has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and North Africa. Incorporated in 1941, the company employs more than 58,000 people in over 20 countries and serves customers worldwide. It distributes printing, packaging, maintenance and industrial products through several distribution branches in the United States. International Paper Company s subsidiaries include Southeast Timber and International Paper Investments. The company has annual sales of nearly $25 billion. In addition, it operates approximately 15 pulp, paper and packaging mills and more than 85 converting and packaging plants in the U.S. International Paper Company serves the agriculture, automotive, beverage, pharmaceutical, food service and cosmetics industries. The company s clients include print producers, office products resellers and graphics designers.