International Paper buys competitor in Washington state

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 16, 2026 2:07 PM CT | Published: April 16, 2026 12:35 PM CT

The Memphis-based maker of cardboard boxes, containerboard and specialty paper products is expanding its operations to the West Coast.

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International Paper Co. North Pacific Paper Company Tom Hamic
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Steve Bohnel is a Temple University graduate, originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He’s worked at news organizations in Iowa, Maryland and Pittsburgh, covering local and state politics. He covers health care, transportation and logistics, public companies, banking and finance and technology. He is an avid traveler, an Everton F.C. and Philadelphia sports fan, and likes collecting records and biking around town.


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