OREANDA-NEWS. August 13, 2012. In 2012 International Paper's Svetogorsk mill celebrates its 125th anniversary together with the town of Svetogorsk. Svetogorsk Mill is among the key producers of pulp and paper products in Russia and is a part of International Paper since 1998. International Paper is a global leader in pulp and paper industry with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa.

International Paper will celebrate this milestone with a gala event including the celebratory ceremony and International Paper Talent Festival at Svetogorsk on September 14, 2012.

Employees, customers and partners of International Paper will take part in this gala event. That is because people and commitment to operational excellence are among our key values. They are the same for all International Paper divisions worldwide, including Russia and Svetogorsk Mill. These values have stood the test of time and are built to last because there is real substance to International Paper. We make things that matter, things that people want by people who are proud to work for one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We at International Paper are glad that our Svetogorsk mill and the town celebrate their 125th Anniversary this year and congratulate all those who relate to it.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include uncoated papers and industrial and consumer packaging, complemented by xpedx, the company's North American distribution company. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs approximately 70,000 people following the acquisition of Temple-Inland Inc. and is strategically located in more than 24 countries serving customers worldwide. 2011 net sales for International Paper were USD 26 billion. Temple-Inland Inc., which was acquired in February 2012, had 2011 net sales of USD 4 billion.