International Paper Reports Increases in Q3 vs. Q2 Results

Industrial Packaging operating profits were $214 million, down from $255 million in the second quarter of 2009 as lower annual maintenance outages and modest volume improvement were offset by lower box prices.

Printing Papers had operating profits of $138 million compared with operating profits of $86 million in the second quarter of 2009. Improved volume, lower input costs and favorable operations offset unfavorable mix as export sales increased.