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AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS TO ACQUIRE INTERNATIONAL PAPER'S GLOBAL CELLULOSE FIBERS BUSINESS
American Industrial Partners ("AIP"), a focused industrials investor, today announced its affiliate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Global Cellulose Fibers division ("GCF") of International Paper (NYSE: IP). GCF is the leading global producer of high-quality absorbent fluff pulp for a wide range of personal care applications including feminine care, incontinence, infant diapers, and other products that promote health and wellness.
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