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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.

Incorporated in 1900, Weyerhaeuser is one of the world's largest, publicly held companies that provides forest products. The company manages more than 21 million acres of timberland with operations in over 15 countries. It is engaged in the growing, harvesting, distribution and selling of timber- related products. Weyerhaeuser offers a variety of products, such as environmental friendly paper, absorbent pulp, textile fabrics and specialty fibers. The company also provides construction materials under the Matrix brand for use in fiber cement. It offers packaging paper, boards and newsprints. Weyerhaeuser additionally provides floors, lumber panels, beams, roofs and panel products. The company sells products under the Thinflex, SoLoNo, Structure Serv and Peach brands. It operates Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company, which specializes in residential building services. Weyerhaeuser serves the petroleum, automotive, medical and industrial sectors.

International Paper Company, which spans more than 40 countries and employs approximately 83,000 people worldwide, has the capabilities to export products to more than 120 nations. International Paper Company is a worldwide leader in the paper, packaging and wood products industry. It does significant business in paper and paper distribution, packaging and forest products, which include building materials. With nearly 8.5 million acres of land managed in the United States, the company is one of the world's largest private landowners. It distributes printing, packaging, graphic arts, maintenance and industrial products principally through more than 270 distribution branches located primarily in the United States. In addition, International Paper Company owns more than half of Carter Holt Harvey, a New Zealand paper and forest products company with operations in New Zealand and Australia. International Paper Company has its headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., with a location in Kansas City, Mo.