International Paper

James Connelly has been named chief operating officer, xpedx, and is a member of the xpedx senior lead team. Connelly also is a vice president and company officer of International Paper. xpedx is a business of International Paper.

Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper has elected Joan E. Spero to its board of directors effective June 10.

International Paper announced that it has proposed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Temple-Inland for $30.60 per share in cash.

International Paper, the world's largest paper and packaging company, has produced "The Little Book of Commonsense" - a 24-page informative guide to sustainability and the paper industry.

The United Steelworkers (USW) and International Paper announced they have ratified a four-year contract that covers about 6,000 workers.

International Paper announced Glenn Landau has been named vice president of investor relations, effective May 1.

For the fifth consecutive year, Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper was recognized by The Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. The designation recognizes companies that go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and instead, translate those words into action. According to the Institute, honorees demonstrate real and sustained ethical leadership within their industries, putting into business practice the Institute’s credo of “Good. Smart. Business. Profit.”

Mix an international nonprofit with a large paper distribution company and what do you get?

International Paper will consolidate its xpedx, Western Paper Company and Zellerbach operations in Salt Lake City, Utah, under the xpedx brand effective April 4.

Finch Paper announced the appointment of Dr. Peter J. Veverka to its product development division as senior product development engineer.