About Us

Our Story

It all began in Beirut, 1983 as a small vision that grew into a trusted partner for printers, publishers, packaging, and pharmaceutical businesses across the region. What drives us hasn’t changed: delivering the paper and board that bring every project to life.
1983
The First Sheet – A Vision Takes Shape

It all began in Beirut, 1983 as a small vision that grew into a trusted partner for printers, publishers, packaging, and pharmaceutical businesses across the region. What drives us hasn’t changed: delivering the paper and board that bring every project to life.

1993
HiTaco | Where It All Began

Our journey started as HiTaco (Hammoud Inter Trade Company), founded by Mustafa Hammoud. From the beginning, the focus was simple: supporting printing houses and publishers with paper they could count on.

2003
MHCO | Growing Stronger

As demand expanded, so did we. Under the name MHCO (Mustafa Hammoud & Co. Paper), the company reached new markets across Lebanon and the Arab region, offering a wider range of paper and cartonboard while building a reputation for consistency.

2009
Pressing Forward – Expanding into Global Trade

 
From a local supplier to an international paper trader, HIPCO extended its reach across the MENA region and Africa, supplying high-quality paper and board to businesses worldwide.

2013
Adding New Layers – Moving into Packaging

 
Understanding industry shifts, we broadened our focus beyond traditional paper trading and stepped into packaging materials, offering businesses a wider range of products to meet their growing needs.

2022
A New Chapter – The Next Generation Leads

The final step in our evolution brought us to HIPCO. With global mill partnerships, a diversified product portfolio, and back-to-back delivery solutions that ship directly from mills to customer ports, we became a trusted partner not only for publishers and printers but also for packaging and pharmaceutical companies.

Today
HIPCO | Who We Are Today

Today, under the leadership of Ahmad and Mohamad Hammoud, HIPCO supplies over 50,000 tons annually across Lebanon, MENA, and Africa; carrying forward the same spirit of trust and reliability.

1983

The First Sheet – A Vision Takes Shape

It all began in Beirut, 1983 as a small vision that grew into a trusted partner for printers, publishers, packaging, and pharmaceutical businesses across the region. What drives us hasn’t changed: delivering the paper and board that bring every project to life.

1993

HiTaco | Where It All Began  

Our journey started as HiTaco (Hammoud Inter Trade Company), founded by Mustafa Hammoud. From the beginning, the focus was simple: supporting printing houses and publishers with paper they could count on.

2003

MHCO | Growing Stronger

As demand expanded, so did we. Under the name MHCO (Mustafa Hammoud & Co. Paper), the company reached new markets across Lebanon and the Arab region, offering a wider range of paper and cartonboard while building a reputation for consistency.

2009

Pressing Forward – Expanding into Global Trade

From a local supplier to an international paper trader, HIPCO extended its reach across the MENA region and Africa, supplying high-quality paper and board to businesses worldwide.

2013

Adding New Layers – Moving into Packaging

Understanding industry shifts, we broadened our focus beyond traditional paper trading and stepped into packaging materials, offering businesses a wider range of products to meet their growing needs.

2022

A New Chapter – The Next Generation Leads

The final step in our evolution brought us to HIPCO. With global mill partnerships, a diversified product portfolio, and back-to-back delivery solutions that ship directly from mills to customer ports, we became a trusted partner not only for publishers and printers but also for packaging and pharmaceutical companies.

Today

HIPCO | Who We Are Today

Today, under the leadership of Ahmad and Mohamad Hammoud, HIPCO supplies over 50,000 tons annually across Lebanon, MENA, and Africa; carrying forward the same spirit of trust and reliability.

Our Mission

To provide dependable, certified, and cost-effective paper and cartonboard solutions that keep printing presses, publishing houses, and packaging lines running without interruption.

Our Vision

To be the partner that printers, publishers, packaging, and pharmaceutical companies across MENA and Africa trust most by ensuring every press, every packaging line, and every project keeps moving with the paper and board supply they need, when they need it.

Leadership That Lasts

Today, HIPCO is led by Ahmad Hammoud (CEO) and Mohamad Hammoud (General Manager). Together, they carry forward their father’s vision, ensuring HIPCO remains a trusted partner for printers, publishers, pharmaceutical companies, and packaging companies in Lebanon and beyond.

Our Commitment

At HIPCO, we don’t just supply paper and board.
We support the books that are printed, the packaging that protects food and medicine, and the traditions that live through publishing.

That’s why, after four decades, HIPCO stands as a trusted name for paper and board supply in Lebanon, the Middle East, and Africa.

Certifications

HIPCO maintains the highest standards of quality and sustainability:

ISO 14001: Reducing environmental impact through responsible practices.

ISO 9001: Ensuring exceptional product delivery.

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