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Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. It operates in two segments, containerboard and corrugated containers, and consumer packaging. It is a leading producer of containerboard, including white top linerboard and recycled medium, corrugated containers, point-of-purchase displays, multiwall and specialty bags and clay-coated recycled boxboard. The company is one of the world s largest collectors and marketers of recovered fiber. It also is a leading producer of solid bleached sulfate, folding cartons, flexible packaging and labels. Smurfit-Stone operates approximately 250 facilities located primarily in the United States, Canada and Mexico and employs roughly 35,000 people. The company was founded in 1968 and has its headquarters in Chicago. One of its plants is located at 320 Parker St., in Springfield, Mass.

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 Putnam, Conn.

Established in 1957, Polytop Corporation offers a range of value-added services to the packaging industry. The company specializes in custom dispensing closures and devices. Its Polycam products are suited for bottles, tubes and tottles. Its spouts are used in several chemical, automotive and household products. The company s closures are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. The company s in-house capabilities include injection molding, design engineering, lining, color matching, formulating and compounding. Additionally, Polytop Corporation maintains a Web site that features product specification charts, press releases, sales policies and contact details. Polytop Corporation is located in Slatersville, R.I.