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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
ISO 14001: Reducing environmental impact through responsible practices.
Highlights
— Mustafa Hammoud
— Ahmad Hammoud
— Mohamad Hammoud
Our Presence
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