Unisource Worldwide
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper distribution, Packaging machinery and supplies, Logistics |
| Predecessor | Alco Standard Corporation (separation) |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Fate | Integrated into Veritiv (2014) |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Allan Dragone (CEO from 2004) |
| Products | Printing paper, packaging machinery and supplies, logistics solutions |
| Parent | Veritiv |
Unisource Worldwide, Inc., operating as a subsidiary of Veritiv, focuses on distributing printing paper, packaging machinery, and supplies for facility upkeep. Additionally, it provides logistics solutions supported by its fleet of trucks and storage facilities.
History and ownership
Unisource was established in 1996 following a separation from Alco Standard Corporation. The company grew through various acquisitions before being purchased by Georgia-Pacific LLC in 1999. In 2002, Bain Capital acquired a majority 60% interest, while Georgia-Pacific maintained a 40% share. The CEO role shifted from Chuck Tufano to Allan Dragone in 2004.
In 2014, Unisource was integrated into Veritiv as a result of the spin-off of International Paper's xpedx division.
Sustainable business initiatives
Unisource holds the distinction of being the first nationwide U.S. paper distributor certified by all three leading chain-of-custody entities: the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
Beginning in 2010, the company introduced a Sustainability Scorecard for its suppliers to uniformly evaluate environmental responsibility. Unisource is also affiliated with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and the U.S. Green Building Council.