MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 27, 2022 /CSRwire/ - Mike Rowe’s How America Works showcases the country’s most essential industries, including one of America’s oldest professions: the pulp and paper industry. Renewable fiber is used in hundreds of products people depend on every day, including pulp that goes into baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. For a behind-the-scenes look at how it all works, International Paper’s Columbus, Miss., mill welcomed Rowe’s film crew to spend a day in the life of our team members.

“We’re excited to have Mike Rowe share our team’s passion – not only for what we do – but also for how we do it,” said David Phillips, International Paper, mill manager, Columbus Mill. “Our business depends on the sustainability of forests. More than that, we know that our employees, investors and customers care about how we produce our products. Our focus on health and safety, customers, sustainability and quality makes our employees feel good about doing their job.”

The episode will spotlight the day-to-day activity of International Paper’s dedicated employees as they help to provide some of the biggest companies in the world with products made from renewable resources. Three International Paper employees will be featured in the episode: Janice Buckhalter, operations technician; Bo Dyer, shift technician; and David Phillips, mill manager. Together, these three employees have more than 90 years’ experience in the pulp and paper industry.

The episode will air on Fox Business on Monday, June 27 at 8 PM EDT.

About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

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International Paper Company

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International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

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