There are 46 article(s) tagged International Paper:

• June 2021

  • International Paper donates to Mid-South Food Bank

    A $300,000 grant from International Paper to the Mid-South Food Bank is the first installment in a three-year, $900,000 pledge.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 07, 2021

• April 2021

  • International Paper reports strong quarterly results in spite of COVID, bad weather

    Bad weather and COVID-19 notwithstanding, Memphis-based International Paper outperformed analysts’ expectations in the first quarter of this year. Strong demand for e-commerce has helped boost financial numbers for the producer of industrial packaging.

    By Blake Fontenay April 29, 2021

  • Sylvamo focused on Memphis for its global headquarters

    Executives of the printing paper-making company that is spinning off from International Paper expect to decide by October where to put their global headquarters.

    By Tom Bailey April 21, 2021

  • New firm could put global headquarters in Memphis

    Sylvamo Corporation, a new spin-off of International Paper, is considering where to put its global headquarters that will create 300 jobs paying $179,000 on average in salaries and bonuses, or $217,133 a year including benefits.

    By Tom Bailey April 18, 2021

  • A fourth COVID surge would affect the young, workforce

    Current disease modeling of the U.K. variant, 50% more contagious than the original Wuhan strain of coronavirus, shows Shelby County cases could rise to 300 to 400 a day. This can pose a problem for employers already struggling to fill positions. 

    By Jane Roberts April 18, 2021

• February 2021

  • Confidence pays off for president of Memphis Area Association of Realtors

    Cassandra Bell-Warren credits her mother and grandmother for the self-confidence and curiosity that has helped her experience the world she never saw from her childhood home in South Memphis. 

    By Tom Bailey February 01, 2021

• December 2020

  • Memphis impact of International Paper spinoff isn’t clear yet

    International Paper envisions proposed spinoff printing papers company would remain U.S.-based, but impact of transaction on Memphis headquarters isn’t clear yet.

    By Wayne Risher December 14, 2020

  • International Paper to spin off printing paper, double down on packaging

    Memphis-based International Paper said Thursday, Dec. 3, it would spin off its printing papers segment and concentrate on growing corrugated packaging, an essential component of e-commerce.

    By Wayne Risher December 03, 2020

• November 2020

  • Regime change could benefit Memphis economy

    A Democrat in the White House and divided control of Congress may be good for the city: relaxed trade and immigration policies, more stimulus spending, status quo on taxes.

    By Wayne Risher November 16, 2020

• October 2020

  • International Paper adapting to growing e-commerce demand

    Industrial packaging sales were the company’s strongest segment, reflecting continued demand for corrugated cardboard for shipping boxes.

    By Wayne Risher October 29, 2020

  • When will Memphis’ largest companies be back in the office? Not for a while

    Larger employers in Memphis don’t expect to relax work-at-home protocols for office workers until next year, and some experts believe virtual commuting will stick around after COVID-19 is contained.

    By Wayne Risher October 08, 2020

• September 2020

  • Boats, booze and Fido: Some businesses are winning despite COVID

    Some Memphis small businesses are doing well, even growing, during the COVID-19 pandemic: A look at Memphis Boat Center, Hollywood Feed, Phoenix Communications, Kirby Wines & Liquor, Crone Construction.

    By Wayne Risher September 28, 2020

• August 2020

  • International Paper nets more cash from Graphic Packaging stake

    International Paper is selling a block of shares in Graphic Packaging for the second time this year, as part of continuing effort to generate cash from the 2018 equity investment.

    By Wayne Risher August 11, 2020

• July 2020

  • International Paper earnings beat expectations

    International Paper surprised Wall Street Thursday with results for its first full quarter of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Wayne Risher July 30, 2020

• June 2020

  • Give901 needs help to buy books for area children

    Memphis nonprofit will donate 1,300 summer learning kits for area children.

    By Linda A. Moore June 02, 2020

• April 2020

  • International Paper cites ‘solid first quarter’ amid sales declines

    International Paper reported adjusted earnings of 57 cents a share for the quarter, with strong immediate demand for corrugated packaging and pulp offset by lower demand for printing paper.

    By Wayne Risher April 30, 2020

• December 2019

  • Whitehaven Library to unveil Teen Innovation Center

    International Paper funded the new center. 

    By Elle Perry December 18, 2019

• August 2019

  • International Paper hosting company leaders to help support U of M’s CAESER

    International Paper will host company leaders from across the greater Memphis to help support the work of U of M's Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim August 08, 2019

• May 2019

  • International Paper selling India-based paper business

    International Paper announced Wednesday it will sell its India-based paper business, International Paper APPM Limited, to West Coast Paper Mills Limited. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim May 29, 2019

• April 2019

  • E-commerce powers rising brand value for FedEx, UPS, study says

    A consultant that places values on commercial brands picked four Memphis companies and nine in Tennessee for its ranking of 500 most valuable brands. FedEx was No. 34.

    By Wayne Risher April 03, 2019

• January 2019

  • Daily Briefs

    • Report: Increase in Shelby County new business filings in '18 
    • International Paper reports fourth-quarter earnings 
    • Mock search for Tony Allen replacement wins ad award
    • Flash Market settles Memphis sexual harassment lawsuit
    • Indigo Ag launches logistics platform for growers, shippers
    • Memphis digital marketers launch new agency
    • Amazon reopening fire-damaged center

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 31, 2019