International Paper has significant global businesses in paper and paper distribution, packaging and forest products, including building materials. The company has operations in nearly 40 countries, employs approximately 83,000 people worldwide and exports its products to more than 120 nations. Sales of almost $25 billion annually are derived from businesses located primarily in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Canada.

With approximately 8.3 million acres of land managed in the United States alone, International Paper is one of the world's largest private landowners and operates according to the principles of the American Forest & Paper Association Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

Worldwide as of December 31, 2003, the Company operated 36 pulp, paper and packaging mills, 132 converting and packaging plants, 35 wood products facilities, 13 specialty chemicals plants, and 2 specialty panels and laminated products plants.

Henkel Henkel Corporation and The Dial Corporation, the North American affiliates of Henkel KGaA, employ more than 8,000 people and operate in four business sectors: Laundry & Home Care, Personal Care, Consumer & Craftsmen Adhesives, and Henkel Technologies.

Henkel´s well-known brands are found in homes, retailers, and industry across North America. They include Dial® soap, Purex® laundry detergent, Renuzit® air fresheners, Soft Scrub® household cleanser, LA LOOKS®, Dep®, and got2bTM hair care products, Duck® brand duct tape, Loctite® adhesives, and LePage® adhesives.

Sealed Air is a leading global manufacturer of materials and systems for protective, presentation and fresh food packaging, and performance solutions in the industrial, food and consumer markets. Everyone loves Bubble Wrap® cushioning material. As the inventors of Bubble Wrap® brand cushioning over 45 years ago, they know and love it as a versatile, protective packaging material. It truly is THE BEST WRAP AROUND®

United Parcel Service Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a $42.6 billion corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, they manage the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.