Committed to Integrity and Solid Results

Since 1864, Glatfelter has been a secure and profitable investment for the communities in which we operate; for our skilled and dedicated employees; for the countless suppliers who rely on us to help keep their small businesses in operation; and for our investors who afford us the opportunity to grow stronger and return value.

The concept of sustainability is embedded in Glatfelter’s culture and in our core values. We recognize the important role we play in being a good corporate citizen and in meeting or exceeding shareholder expectations. Our ability to grow our business responsibly and our commitment to continuous improvement has led to long-term stability and successful financial performance.

We have built a business model around high-value niche markets using speed, flexibility, innovation, solid operational performance and customer intimacy. This model has enabled us to build strong customer relationships and enhance shareholder value. It has also positioned us to reinvest in our business to develop new world-class products.

With a strong balance sheet and investments in new products, Glatfelter is strategically positioned for continual growth and to become the global supplier of choice in specialty papers and engineered products.

We are continually enhancing the performance of existing products and investing in New Product Development (NPD) to meet customers’ evolving needs.

54% of Glatfelter's sales revenue in 2011 was generated from products less than five years old using the Product Development Management Association's "Cooper Categories" and accepted definitions for new products. We have achieved this NPD program target every year for the past six consecutive years. In uncertain economic times, NPD has become a primary performance driver, exemplifying Glatfelter’s stability, dedication to innovation and commitment to continuous improvement.

Through our New Product Development efforts, we now have products like:

• NatureSolv™: an organic-based carbonless capsule that replaced a petroleum-based capsule. This product was acquired through the purchase of our Chillicothe, OH, facility.
• GEPAGREEN: A unique sustainable metallized paper that consists of 35% post-consumer waste (PCW) content and the remaining 65% from fibers harvested using sustainable forestry practices.
• Filter papers that use alternative fibers such as abaca instead of wood-based fibers.

Our commitment to sustainability is evident through the capital investments we have made in our machines, our facilities and our environment.