GeorgiaPacific

Georgia-Pacific Corporation, commonly known as Georgia-Pacific, is an American multinational corporation that operates in the forest products industry. The company was formed in 1932 through the merger of Georgia Forest Products Company and Pacific Lumber Company. Georgia-Pacific is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and has operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The company's primary business segments include:

1. Building Materials: This segment produces a wide range of building materials, including gypsum wallboard, ceiling tiles, and fiber cement products. These materials are used in residential and commercial construction projects.

2. Paper Products: Georgia-Pacific's paper products segment includes tissue, towel, and specialty papers. These products are used in various applications, such as home and personal care, industrial, and commercial markets.

3. Residential Products: This segment focuses on products for the residential market, including insulation, roofing, and siding materials.

Georgia-Pacific is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GP. The company's stock is a component of the S&P 500 Index. As of 2021, Georgia-Pacific employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. The company's revenue for the fiscal year 2020 was around $12.7 billion.