What ND Paper does

ND Paper LLC is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited (HKG: 2689), the world's largest containerboard producer. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, the company manufactures more than one million tons of pulp, paper, and packaging products per year across integrated mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, with sheeting operations in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, and a 350,000 sq. ft. corrugated packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin operated by sister company ND Packaging. ND Paper employs 1,001-5,000 people, including approximately 1,400 across its U.S. operations.

Name

ND Paper

Legal name

ND Paper LLC

Website

https://us.ndpaper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ND Paper is the U.S. subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper, manufacturing over one million tons annually of containerboard, kraft paper, printing papers, and market pulp at integrated mills in Maine and Wisconsin, serving retailers, converters, printers, and publishers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

NAICS

Paperboard Mills (32213), Paper Mills (322120), Paper Manufacturing (322)

SIC

Paperboard Mills (2631), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Paper Mills (2621)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Containerboard (Testliner) Manufacturing (IMAMAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled Paperboard & Containerboard (IMAMAKAG), Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL), Recycled Corrugated Products (Boxes, Sheets) (IMAMAKAH)

Keywords

• Pulp manufacturing
• Containerboard production
• Kraft paper products
• Corrugated packaging materials
• Recycled fiber processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Containerboard Products: ND Paper is a leader in containerboard production offering recycled and virgin papers for packaging applications including linerboard, corrugating medium, and white liner. Production capacity expanded through Biron Division conversions and PM 25 restart.
2. Kraft Paper Products: Durable kraft paper sourced from virgin or recycled fibers for packaging applications including recycled kraft, recycled HW kraft, and bleached bag grades available in various weights.
3. Printing Papers: Coated freesheet (Orion brand), uncoated freesheet (Pennacook Offset), label and liner products (Oxford C1S), and xerographic copy paper serving commercial printers, publishers, and manufacturers.
4. Market Pulp: Established producer of unbleached softwood, NBHK, and recycled pulp products including Swift River Bleached Hardwood and Swift River Softwood pulp grades with FSC, SFI, and PEFC Chain of Custody certification.
5. ND Packaging (Sister Company): Corrugated packaging plant producing high-quality corrugated sheets, custom boxes, commercial, consumer and retail-ready packaging products in the Chicagoland and greater Wisconsin marketplace.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ND Paper manufactures and sells sustainable pulp, paper, and packaging products across four core product categories: containerboard (recycled linerboard, corrugating medium, white liner), kraft paper (recycled kraft, recycled HW kraft, bleached bag), printing papers (Orion coated freesheet, Pennacook Offset uncoated freesheet, Oxford C1S label & liner, xerographic copy paper), and market pulp (Swift River bleached hardwood and softwood kraft pulps). The company also offers converted corrugated packaging products through its sister company ND Packaging. Products are sold directly to packaging converters, commercial printers, publishers, retailers, and manufacturers across North America and Latin America.

Product overview

ND Paper is a leading U.S. producer of pulp, paper, and packaging products operating as the U.S. Division of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited. The company's product portfolio consists of four core product categories: Containerboard (recycled linerboard, corrugating medium, white liner), Kraft Paper (recycled kraft, recycled HW kraft, bleached bag), Printing Papers (coated freesheet under the Orion brand, uncoated freesheet including Pennacook Offset, Oxford C1S label & liner, and xerographic copy paper), and Pulp (Swift River bleached hardwood and softwood kraft pulps). These products are manufactured across integrated mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, with sheeting operations in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia. The sister company ND Packaging operates a corrugated packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, enabling the company to offer converted packaging solutions alongside its paper and pulp products. Annual production exceeds one million tons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ND Packaging: Corrugated packaging subsidiary producing high-quality corrugated products and sustainable packaging solutions for commercial, consumer and retail-ready packaging applications.
• Orion
• Pennacook Offset
• Oxford C1S
• Swift River

Products and services

• Containerboard

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million tons of products manufactured annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Focus on EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocus on Energy is Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency program that has partnered with ND Paper's Biron Division on energy efficiency initiatives. The partnership has been described as 'truly a gift to industry' by Senior Vice President of Operations Steve Demyon, helping the mill stay competitive, make smart investments, and plan for future growth.
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWEDC partnered with ND Paper through $1.7 million in tax credits over three years to support Biron Division expansion. WEDC Secretary and CEO John Miller visited the Biron Mill to recognize ND's $315 million strategic investments and partnerships with over 900 Wisconsin-based vendors.
• Maine Technology Institute (MTI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMTI administered the Maine Forest Recovery Initiative grant of $1 million to ND Paper for R15 packaging paper machine efficiency improvements at Rumford Division. This grant aligns with Maine Economic Development Strategy supporting workforce needs and family-sustaining jobs.
• MIDA and MARA (Malaysia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerND Paper Malaysia is one of eight committed companies in the PRIME Talent Hub partnership between Malaysia's investment promotion agency MIDA and public development institution MARA. The initiative aligns technical training with industry demand and expands local supplier participation in multinational supply chains.
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDWD provided a Fast Forward grant of $322,840 through partnership with ND Paper for training initiatives related to the OCC recycling facility at Biron. The grant supported training for current employees and newly hired workers on new equipment and processes.
• Billerud Wisconsin LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerND Paper acquired Billerud's Wisconsin Water Quality Center (WQC) and associated landfill assets through an Asset Purchase Agreement. The WQC is an essential component of the Biron facility, ensuring uninterrupted production and continued operation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Packaging Corporation of America: U.S. producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging with integrated mills producing linerboard and medium. Closely comparable to ND Paper on product portfolio (containerboard plus converting) and end-market exposure to converters and brand owners.
• Smurfit Westrock: Largest global containerboard and corrugated packaging producer formed by the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock. Directly competes with ND Paper in containerboard, kraft paper, and consumer packaging, and is a U.S./LATAM market maker.
• Greif, Inc. Global producer of containerboard (CorrChoice), corrugated packaging, and specialty papers. Direct competitor in recycled containerboard and industrial packaging with similar converter and brand-owner customer base.
• Graphic Packaging Holding Company: Major U.S. producer of paperboard packaging (folding cartons, SBS, CUK, recycled paperboard) serving consumer goods customers. Closely comparable to ND Paper's containerboard/paperboard and packaging converting (ND Packaging) business.
• Cascades Inc. Canadian-based producer of recycled containerboard, corrugated packaging, tissue, and specialty products. Direct competitor in recycled containerboard and tissue adjacent to ND Paper's recycled packaging operations, primarily serving North American converters.
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc. Producer of paperboard, containerboard, and food/foodservice packaging products including recycled paper mill operations. Direct competitor in containerboard and converted paperboard packaging with comparable U.S. converter end-markets.
• Clearwater Paper Corporation: U.S. producer of private-label tissue, paperboard, and pulp products. Comparable to ND Paper on the pulp and paperboard manufacturing side, with similar focus on integrated U.S. mills serving consumer products converters.

Broad incumbents

• International Paper: One of the largest global pulp, paper, and packaging producers with U.S. containerboard and corrugated operations. Overlaps with ND Paper across containerboard and market pulp, though its portfolio is significantly broader (industrial packaging, cellulose fibers, global printing papers).
• Mondi Group: Global integrated paper and packaging group with significant containerboard, kraft paper, and corrugated operations across Europe and emerging markets. Overlaps with ND Paper's containerboard and kraft paper portfolio, though anchored in European geographies.
• Sonoco Products Company: Diversified global packaging producer with paperboard, corrugated, and consumer packaging segments. Adjacent competitor in paperboard-based packaging but broader portfolio includes plastics and metal containers, less overlap on commodity containerboard.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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