Midland Paper Packaging & Supplies

International Paper Company is a diversified, global paper and packaging company with markets and manufacturing operations throughout the world. The company employs more than 50,000 individuals. It works in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state agencies and nongovernmental organizations. International Paper Company operates more than 15 pulp, paper and packaging mills, over 80 converting and packaging plants and numerous wood products facilities in the United States. The company distributes printing, packaging, graphic arts, maintenance and industrial products through more than 250 distribution centers. It also supports various community-based educational, civic and cultural organizations. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., International Paper Company has several locations in Kansas City, Mo.

Aspen Products is a major supplier of disposable tabletop for food service distributors throughout North America. Its product line consists of white paper plates, custom designed plates, seasonal designs, cups, bowls and lunch bags. All of its products meet or exceed the guidelines established by the Food and Drug Administration. The company handles all of its own production, design, graphics and printing at its plant facilities, centrally located in Kansas City, Mo. Aspen s customers are private label, consumer retail and food service distributors. Aspen Products is privately owned and has been in business for more than 27 years.

For more than 100 years, Chicago-based United States Gypsum Company has been a leader in producing products and systems to build the environments in which people live, work and play. As an inventor of wallboard and ceiling tile, USG was one of the companies to create the standards for North America's building materials industry. Its products are used in everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to simple home improvement projects. Its flagship brands include Sheetrock Brand gypsum panels and Durock Brand cement board, which are recognized throughout the world. USG is among the worlds leading producers of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and an array of related products for the construction and remodeling industries. It is also a worldwide leader in the manufacture of ceiling suspension systems and is recognized as a premier acoustical panel and specialty ceiling systems manufacturer. United States Gypsum Company has a location in Kansas City, Mo.