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Uniquely Positioned to Drive Economic Value

Our unique position as engineered fiber specialists sets us apart in the products we make, the markets we serve and the value we deliver

As one of the world's leading suppliers of specialty papers and engineered products, Glatfelter’s commitment to exceeding customer needs, combined with our financial responsibility, has led to our long-term success and stability.

Competitive Strengths

  • Leading market positions in higher-value niche segments.
    Focus on highly specialized engineered fiber products, designed for technically demanding end uses, results in a concentration of premium product offerings in lieu of more cyclical commodity products.
  • Customer intimacy and product customization options.
    The ability to customize our unique and diverse product line to meet individual customer needs results in excellent customer relationships, defensible market positions and pricing stability that is key to sustainable value creation.
  • New Product Development leadership.
    Continually enhancing our product offering in anticipation of customers’ ever-changing needs has resulted in a significant portion of our revenue coming from new product introductions—many created through customer collaboration.
  • Global reach.
    With production facilities in the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the Philippines and the U.K. and sales offices in the U.S., Germany, Russia, Hong Kong and Suzhou, China, we have global fulfillment capabilities and currently market products in approximately 85 countries worldwide.
  • Financial strength.
    Our focus on specialization, coupled with continuous improvement in cost reduction, results in a strong track record of financial performance and flexibility.

We will continue to preserve the financial core of the business through strict cost control, thoughtful capital expenditures, acceleration of continuous improvement initiatives and working capital discipline. We remain ready to rapidly address growth opportunities and will continue to promote fast, efficient and timely development of new product innovation, including sustainability-driven products.

Before investing in Glatfelter stock, please review our latest annual report in its entirety.

This web site includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding industry prospects and future consolidated financial position or results of operations, made on this web site are forward looking. For more information on forward-looking statements visit page 2 of our 2010 Annual Report

 
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