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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