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The Tissue & Wet Wipes Specialists

Quality You Can Trust

Printed on 100% Bamboo Paper Confidential

Who Are We? Publicly - held US Company (GNIN)

A Leader In Sustainable Eco Green Products Member of the Green Energy Council

Focused on sustainably innovative products for today’s consumers

Experienced Team – We are experts in our categories

Bringing unique category solutions to grow sales & profits

Licensed Suppliers – Global leaders American Hygienics Corp (Wipes)

ITG Paper (Tissue)

Both suppliers certified by Major Regulatory Agencies

Confidential

Footprint

Three Distribution Centers Yard and DC at Pomona, CA

DC in Ontario, CA

DC in St Louis, MO

Two Offices: HQ office in Cape Coral, FL

Office in Ontario Mills, CA

Over 400 people in support and staff

Wipes Manufacturing Facility

Four Tissue Manufacturing Facilities

Contract with JB Hunt Containers / Trucking

CMA Container Shipping

CH Robinson – EDI partner

33%

42%

6%

18%

1%

2.4MM mt

Bath Tissue

Paper Towels

Facial Tissue

Napkins

Other

48%

35%

7%

8%

2%

5.4MM mt

Bath Tissue

Paper Towels

Facial Tissue

Napkins

Other

70%

30%

Est Market Size 8.0MM MT

At home AFH

• Approx. $17.2 billion at retail(1), an additional $4.5 billion in away from home sales.

• Approx. 7.9 million tons of tissue paper consumed each year

‒ At-home (retail) = 70% of total shipments;

Away-from-home (commercial/industrial) = remaining 30%

‒ Demand for at-home primarily influenced by population growth while away-from-home is influenced by

population growth and employment

• Across both at-home and away-from-home

segments, bath tissue and paper towels

represent the majority of shipments

• Population growth

• Employment

• New Products

• Dispenser

Developments

At-Home

Away-From-Home

Key Drivers

Key Drivers

• Population growth

• Household

formation

• New Products

Source: RISI, The Nielsen Company

(1) Based on RISI market size estimates, 2010 and Nielsen trends, 2012

7.9MM mt

5.5MM mt

$21.7B Tissue Paper US Market

$5 Billion Diapers US Market

$3B Wet Wipes US Market

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Based on RISI 2009 information, 2012 estimates

Total US Market

Tissue $21.7B Diapers $5B

Wet Wipes $3B

1 Develop Excellence in Bamboo “Tree - Free Products”:

Win by designing new segmented consumer experiences that we

can help retailers deliver via our trademarked Sensational

Bamboo and Clearly Herbal brand or their retailer brands.

2 Develop Excellence in Building Eco-Friendly Brands

Win by exploiting our segment knowledge, relationships, and “Age of

Consequences” insight.

3 Grow our current Virgin Fiber Brands: Be the antithesis of big

company approach to key retailers.

4 Master the Competitive Advantage of Flexible ,Distribution and

Logistics: How to support the customer strategies via flexible

capabilities (product menu) ultimately located near key distribution

centers.

5 Hire, train and Nurture a World Class Team

Win by bringing in a small hungry group of the best, game changing

people/suppliers/outsourced capability and giving them the tools and

leadership to succeed.

Five Strategic Focus Areas

GHI Product Line Offers Retailers:

Tree-Free Bamboo Product Range

Improved Margins Increased Quality

Efficient and Reliable Supply Chain

World Class manufacturing facilities

Flexible packaging options

GHI gives you the competitive advantage

GHI Is The Answer

www.amhygienics.com

• Established in 2001 and one of the largest private label manufacturers of

wet wipes in Asia

• The largest manufacturer of bamboo-based wet wipes in world

• First “Class 100,000 ISO 8 Clean Room” in world

• Internationally certified: ISO 9001:2008, BRC-CP

• Nordic Swan, cGMP and GMP

• Member of the World Private Label Manufacturers Association

• Multi-national brands & retail customers on all continents

(3M®, Carrefour®, Tesco®, Walmart®, Goodyear® etc.)

• Exporting to over 45 countries

• R&D facility with laboratory for micro-biological/bio-burden testing

• Extensive converting capabilities

Company Background

Confidential

Quality Management System

American Hygienics Corporation

Address: No.6, Lane 3129, Shenzhuan Highway,

Sheshan town, Songjiang

Water Purification Process

Source Water

Primary Filter (10 µm)

Ultra Filtration

UV Light

Reverse

Osmosis

UV Light

ORP

Meter

PH

Meter

Mixing tanks

Tested according to USP32 purified water standard:

-Organics < 0,5 ppm TOC

-Conductivity < 1,3 µs/cm at 25 ° C *

-Bacteria < 100 cfu/ml

Electro

Deionization

Unit

Conductivity

Meter

: Sampling Points

* Conductivity is a function of temperature, conform the USP table.

Total vs. Utilized Capacity Monthly figures / Units

20%

Converting Capabilities

Any kind of wet wipe in any kind of packing format

“Quick-turnaround” concept ensures that the time between conceptualizing and delivering your product is minimized.

Canisters

and tubs

Softpacks

& Fliptops

Singles

Wrapping

Various

Formats

Customizing your wet wipes encompasses three dimensions:

1. Liquid formulation: Our wet wipes can be impregnated with nearly any

kind of liquid. Depending on your preferences we can use water based

formulations, gels, lotions, highly viscous liquids etc.

2. Tissue selection: Every aspect of the tissue such as shape, softness,

toughness, absorbability, degradability etc. can be tailored to suit your

preferences.

3. Packaging solution: Tubs, round and oval canisters, soft packs, small

travel packs, individually wrapped wipes etc.

Converting Capabilities

The most extensive range of converting capabilities in the world!

Environmental Commitment

+ Good Absorbability

+ Highly Renewable

+ Replenishable

(easily grows 1 ft/day)

+ 100% Biodegradable

+ Pesticide-Free Growth

vs.

+

+ Slightly Lower Cost - Poorer Absorbability - Petroleum Based - 60-70 Years lifecycle on hardwood - Not Biodegradable - Depletes Resources Permanently or Pollutes

Bamboo wipes Conventional Wipes

Polyester/Polypropylene Viscose Bamboo

AHC is the largest manufacturer of bamboo-based wet wipes in the world!

Major Private Label Partners

ITG Paper Company LTD

http://www.itg.com.cn

• Largest bamboo paper supplier in the world

• Products: bath tissue, facial tissue, hand towel, and napkin

• Exported to North America, South America, Australia, Europe, Africa, the

Middle East and Latin America

Capacity: 120,000 Metric Tons / Month = 16 million cases

Company Background Confidential

ITG

FSC Certification - Tissue

ISO 9001:2008 Certification - Tissue

ISO 14001:2004 Certification - Tissue

Introducing “TREE-FREE” Paper

The New Game Changer!

Printed on 100% Bamboo Paper Confidential

Bamboo

The Versatile, Eco-Utopian Grass

Bamboo – Per Metric Ton Savings

17 Trees spared

7,000 Gallons water saved

4,200 Kilowatt/hours less electricity used

3.3 Cubic Yards landfill gained

20 Pounds Co2 emission reduction

One Metric Ton is equal to roughly 160 cases of bath

tissue

USA Tissue market is approximately 8M metric tons

Bamboo absorbs more carbon dioxide and releases 30-35% more oxygen than a similarly-sized group of hardwood trees

Bamboo is a grass that does not require heavy chemical treatment to flourish

Grows to full maturity very quickly

Can grow as much as one foot per day

One of the fastest growing plants on the planet

Extremely hardy – thrives in flood conditions or in drought conditions

When harvested the root system stays in place

Eliminates erosion – roots hold ground in place

Keeps twice as much water in the watershed

Grows again and again from the ever-strengthening root system

The bamboo plant is never killed just cut – Bamboo is a grass

Bamboo Facts

Recycled content tree pulp contains BPA’s BPA’s come from glossy papers and certain inks and dyes BPA’s can contaminate ground water

The paper recycling process involves huge quantities of water and detergents / bleaches to turn the pulp white Contaminated washing water cannot be reconstituted to potable

water

Recycled paper saves trees and landfill space

Bamboo is the “Perfect Answer” to paper – no harmful effects to the environment in anyway

Recycled Paper – Is It Eco-Friendly?

Introducing Clearly Herbal Baby Wipes

“Probably the Best Baby Wipe in the

World!”

Confidential

Specially Formulated with the Finest

Selective Natural Ingredients

The Art of Our Wipes Clearly Herbal Baby Wipes has been inspired by parents for their loved ones and care for the Environment

Specially Sourced Natural Plant Extracts for an unmatched Herbal Solution base

Only the finest herbs gathered from around the world

All our herbs have natural healing properties

Specially formulated to warrant purity, efficacy and freshness

Special Natural Liquid Blending Process ™

Delivers the ideal herbal efficacy

Blending speed, order of blend, customized blending paddles, temperatures

Controls the time and blending sequence of natural ingredients

Clearly Herbal Ingredients

“10 Elements to Superiority”

Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller

Highest quality/purity Aloe Vera in the world

Anti-inflammatory and soothing on skin rashes, burns, stings, cuts and bruises

Vitamin enriched with A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E

Infusion of the finest quality Green Tea Extract from Japan

Only “First Harvest” Green Tea is used in Clearly Herbal wipes

Best quality, most potent and longest freshness tea comes from first harvest

Processed immediately to reduce oxidation

Green tea helps the health and quantity of collagen, naturally maintaining a firm and elastic skin for babies and adults alike

Highest quality Tea Tree Oil from Australia (New South Wales)

Melaleuca Alternifolia 100% pure Australian Tea Tree Oil

Excellent natural remedy for hundreds of bacterial/fungal skin ailments and irritants

Specially selected Chamomile from Germany

One of the best natural oils in the world

Carefully cut at the peak of its harvest season and extracted immediately

Chamomile contains Azulene which helps reduce redness and cleanse pores of impurities

Reduces irritations caused by ammonia which is produced in urine

Highest quality Lavender from France

Grown in carefully nurtured soil, well-drained, high alkaline and chalky

This agriculture method creates the best quality lavender

Our pure lavender oil has an aroma-therapeutic calming effect and aids in relaxation

Perfume-free will not sting

Special Liquid Formulation Treatment™

Every wipe is treated with SLFT

Ensures every wipes maintains its purity against bio-burden build-up

Our SLFT formula does not use alcohol, parabens, optical brighteners or artificial fragrances



The best quality surfactants

Coconut Oil (Cocamidopropyl Betaine)

Retains oil in skin

Helps formulation spread evenly – reduces surface tension in

liquids

Moisturizes and cleans the skin

Glycerol

Helps relieve itchy, dry skin associated with psoriasis,

dermatitis and eczema

Used as an alternative to soap

Emollient and moisturizing action; rehydrates dry skin by

retaining moisture

Creates a barrier from the drying effects of other cleansing

agents



Most advanced medical grade water purification system and process in industry (Ion-exchange Treated)

Removes bacteria, chemicals and impurities

Purifies and De-Ionises

Treats negative Ion charges in water

Protects wipes liquid from future bacteria growth

Pure Quality Control System™

Ensures every wipe contains a homogenous balance of our lotion formula

Applied individually to each wipe to warrant a “perfect” saturation



Clearly Herbal Stay Fresh

Packaging™ - “The Silver

Lining” Specially Designed Silver Lining Bag

Provides protection against temperature variations effects

on wipes

Helps in reducing cross contamination associated with

continuous hand contact/usage

Keeps extra moisture in wipe

Keeps ingredients fresh and active

Keeps aroma locked into wipe

Increases life and retains wipe quality

Clearly Herbal Certifications GMP Certified and Accredited

Compliant with all FDA and EU regulations

Establishes and ensures strong quality management systems

Certifies quality and process of raw materials

Establishes and certifies robust operating procedures

Detecting, investigating and mitigation of all quality deviations

Mandates maintaining reliable testing laboratories

BRC (British Retail Consortium) Certification

Global standard for consumer products

Highest quality management systems

Effective control of environment

Certified “Category 1” – highest level possible

Audited by 3rd party certification bodies

ISO 9001 Certification

International Quality Management stand system

Awarded due to demonstrating an effective quality

management system that satisfies the rigors of

independent, external annual audits

EPA Certified

Certifies product materials, sourcing, manufacturing and

logistics meet or exceed EPA standards

Clearly Herbal Certifications

The Tissue & Wet Wipes Specialists

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