International Paper Company

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.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation was formed in 1998 as a result of the merger between Jefferson Smurfit Corporation and Stone Container Corporation. It is one of the largest paper recycling and packaging companies in the United States and has a staff of more than 21,000 employees. Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation provides a range of paper-based packaging products, such as corrugated containers, case packers and tray formers. The company s facilities offer co-packaging and warehousing services, including the Just-In-Time program. In addition, it specializes in total process management. Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation offers recycling services for several items, such as newsprints, old corrugated containers, aluminum cans and plastic milk jugs. The company is a member of EPC Global, which deploys a standardized worldwide system for real-time tracking through the Internet.

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.