International Paper Reports Increases in Q3 vs. Q2 Results

Consumer Packaging had operating profits of $68 million, up from $38 million in the previous quarter as lower annual maintenance outages, modest volume improvements and favorable input costs and operations offset pricing pressure.

The company's distribution business, xpedx, reported operating profits of $21 million, up from $10 million in the previous quarter, due to improved volumes and cost reductions.