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MEMPHIS, Tenn.—International Paper has acquired Fidelity Container Corporation, a U.S. independent packaging distributor. Fidelity Container provides value-added, custom designed packaging and related supplies, and is a full service provider of contract packaging and logistics services. Terms were not disclosed. International Paper’s distribution business, xpedx, will operate Fidelity Container as a business unit. “This combination is an exciting opportunity for International Paper, xpedx, and our customers,” says Tom Kadien, International Paper senior vice president and president of xpedx. “The acquisition of Fidelity Container will provide greater access to important customers and improved operating synergies, while meeting our selective reinvestment criteria. We believe the acquisition

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—Graphics of the Americas and Xplor International today reported that the "who's who" of the document communications and graphic arts industry have already contracted exhibit space for the co-located event with Graphics of the Americas held February 3-5, 2006 in Miami Beach, Florida. Projected to be one of the most successful to date, the combined exhibit is expected to host over 500 exhibiting companies, cover 500,000 square feet of exhibit space and draw over 22,000-plus print providers, technical and creative professionals from around the world. With the addition of Xplor's well-known educational curricula, attendees can also choose from over 200 conference sessions,