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YORK, PA--(Marketwire - May 18, 2009) - (www.glatfelter.com) -- Glatfelter (NYSE : GLT ), a
global supplier of specialty papers and engineered products, is launching a
new section of its website dedicated to the topic of sustainability. Drawing
on the strong Glatfelter heritage of over 145 years in the paper-making
industry, the new sustainability area highlights Glatfelter's efforts to
conserve resources, prevent waste, and foster environmental, economic and
social sustainability for the benefit of future generations.
The new site targets three major areas that relate to the company:
-- The environmental
section details performance measures, production practices, sustainable forestry initiatives, and environmentally
responsible products.
-- The economic
section highlights capital investments, economic positioning, financial
performance and new product development efforts -- a prime driver for
Glatfelter that exemplifies its stability and dedication to innovation
during difficult economic times.
-- The social section
features such topics as safety, wellness, training and community support.
Users can also learn about the company's
commitment to sustainability, the paper lifecycle and Glatfelter's policies and certifications.
"Sustainability is about conducting business in ways that protect and
enhance the environmental, economic and social resources that are entrusted
to us. By accepting the responsibility to operate our business in a
sustainable manner, we protect the ability of future generations to enjoy a
quality of life equal to or greater than our own," George H. Glatfelter II,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, noted.
More than ever, customers have expressed interest for the environment and
have asked for participation on the part of their suppliers, like
Glatfelter, to assist them in adopting more sustainable business practices.
"We applaud these efforts, and agree that cooperation is the most effective
way to reach sustainable goals," Glatfelter added. The company's specialty
paper and engineered products are used in a broad variety of industries
including book publishing, food and beverage packaging, medical, composite
laminates, converting and digital imaging.
The new sustainability
section is located at www.glatfelter.com/sustainability.
Headquartered in York, PA, Glatfelter is a global manufacturer of specialty
papers and engineered products, offering over a century of experience,
technical expertise and world-class service. U.S. operations include
facilities in Spring Grove, PA and Chillicothe and Fremont, OH.
International operations include facilities in Germany, France, the United
Kingdom and the Philippines and a representative office in China.
Glatfelter's sales exceed $1.2 billion annually and its common stock is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GLT.
Additional information may be found at www.glatfelter.com.
