American Industrial Partners Acquires Global Cellulose Fibers from International Paper
January 24, 2026
American Industrial Partners (AIP) has completed the $1.5 billion acquisition of International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business, with part of the consideration issued as preferred stock carrying a $190 million initial liquidation preference. GCF, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, will operate as an independent company and reported approximately $2.3 billion in 2024 revenue with about 3,300 employees and nine manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Poland.
- Buyers
- American Industrial Partners
- Targets
- Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)
- Sellers
- International Paper
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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