IP Solutions File

International Paper has the Solution for your Filing Needs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – June 22, 2005
 

International Paper’s Bristols & Custom Converting business is keeping tabs on its customers’ filing needs, and offering solutions for a variety of converting needs. The business showcases its full line of file folder papers in its new “IP Solutions File”; Keeping Tabs on All Your Custom Filing Needs”  The promotional piece displays the entire product line, and includes samples that highlight product features and applications. It also lists shades, calipers and basis weights for all file folders.

“The IP Solutions File is designed to help our customers select the best product for their needs,” said Kate Dailey, marketing manager for Bristols & Customer Converting. “We offer a broad range of products, and through this tool we’re showing the breadth of our product line in this segment, and how we can be a full solution provider. We understand our customers’ needs and we are dedicated to working with them and achieving success together.”

 
Information on the following papers are included in the IP Solutions File:

International Paper’s Heavyweight file folder papers are “tough enough to take it!” With 10 percent post-consumer fiber and higher recycled content available, the heavyweight stock has excellent tear strength and stiffness. The white shade is suitable for tinting applications, and this stock is excellent for embossing, scoring and die-cutting. Applications include: tab folders, x-ray jackets, pocket folders, presentation folders, hanging folders and expandable folders.

Customers looking for “repertoire and range”, can find it in International Paper’s Red Wallet folder papers. They have greater stiffness, tear strength and durability compared to bleached file folder stock. The Red Wallet stocks have the strength and sturdiness to withstand repeat usage and contain 10 percent post-consumer fiber. This product is excellent for scoring, folding and die-cutting. Applications include: expanding wallets, pocket folders, expansion folders, intellectual property folders, envelopes and tag reinforcement patches.

The company also makes file folder paper with “a color for every purpose that is compatible with every system”. With 10 percent post-consumer fiber and higher recycled content available, the Colors products have superior tear strength and stiffness. They are excellent for embossing, scoring and die-cutting. These papers are deep-dyed colors and custom colors are available. Applications include: color-coded filing systems, tab folders, presentation folders, pocket folders, hanging folders and expandable folders.

Customers wanting to “archive documents for safe-keeping and store important files for the long term”, should choose International Paper’s Archival file folder stocks. They won’t cause documents to age or become brittle, and are acid-free with a very high alkaline reserve. These papers are long-lasting and chemically stable. They are PAT compliant and safe for the storage of negatives, photos and x-rays. Applications for Archival papers include: file folders, hanging folders, expandable folders and custom divider folders.

International Paper’s Watershed®  papers protect against water damage. These papers are specially formulated to resist water and spills and protect the file folder from water damage. Spills can be wiped clean, and the paper can be written on with pen, pencil or marker. Applications include: tab folders, hanging folders, expandable folders and custom divider folders.

The company’s Cutless® papers “cut down on pesky paper cuts”. These papers are specially formulated to reduce the incidence of painful paper cut injuries. This is a thicker stock with a softer edge, that has superior stiffness versus comparable products. International Paper’s Cutless file folder paper lower paper cut injuries by more than 70 percent over regular file folder paper.  Applications for this stock include: medical offices, tab folders, expandable folders and custom divider folders.

International Paper combines the features of its Cutless® and Watershed® file folders, “cutting down on cuts and wiping out water damage”. The Cutless/Watershed file folder stock reduces the incidence of paper cut in injuries and resists water and common desk spills. They wipe easily and can be written on with pen, pencil or marker. Applications include: medical offices, tab folders, hanging folders, expandable folders and custom divider folders.

CutLess® and WaterShed® are registered trademarks of International Paper Company.

International Paper (http://www.internationalpaper.com) is the world's largest paper and forest products company. Businesses include paper, packaging, and forest products. As one of the largest private forest landowners in the world, the company manages its forests under the principles of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program, a system that ensures the continual planting, growing and harvesting of trees while protecting wildlife, plants, soil, air and water quality.  Headquartered in the United States, International Paper has operations in over 40 countries and sells its products in more than 120 nations.

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