International Paper

International Paper reported third quarter 2010 net earnings attributable to common shareholders totaling $397 million ($0.91 per share) compared with $93 million ($0.21 per share) in the second quarter of 2010 and $371 million ($0.87 per share) in the third quarter of 2009. Amounts include the impact of special items in the second quarter of 2010 and the third quarter of 2009.

Terri Welisek jumped into the sales arena because she thought it would lead her to her ultimate career goal of vice president of sales and marketing. Once there, Welisek, owner of Sherwood, Wisconsin-based Stratosphere Sourcing, realized she had a flare for sales in the printing industry.

International Paper has received $400,000 in federal stimulus funding for an energy efficiency upgrade to its Henderson, KY, recycled linerboard mill.

International Paper reached agreement to sell 163,000 acres of properties located in the southeastern United States for approximately $200 million in a transaction with an affiliate of Rock Creek Capital .

International Paper has been named an IDG Computerworld's 2010 Best Places to Work in IT honoree for organizations that challenge their IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation.

International Paper, a paper and packaging company, has donated its PRO-DESIGN colour laser paper range, for the production of "This book is all about me", a book that has been produced to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital charity.

International Paper recently announced it signed an agreement to purchase SCA's packaging business in Asia for $200 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. International Paper expects to complete the purchase in the second quarter of 2010, subject to regulatory approval of the transaction in China.

Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper (IP) launched www.down2earthonline.com, a new company website featuring information from the well-received Down to Earth educational series of brochures. The series covers the most important environmental issues and trends in the paper and printing industries and uses facts gathered from reputable sources to address many myths and misperceptions surrounding paper and the environment. For convenience, there is a Media Center tab with banner art and linking instructions to make it easy for customers and other key stakeholders to use the new website to help supplement their own environmental message.

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Arjobex America announced the appointment of Mike Dispenza to the position of northeast regional sales manager.

Paper and electronic media can co-exist even in a more environmentally friendly tomorrow, despite popular misconceptions.