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Gorham Paper and Tissue LLC White Mountain Tissue LLC
2016 New Hampshire Energy Summit
October 3, 2016
Dick Arnold, CEO
Introduction ~ Who we are…
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• Who we are…120 employees with 70,000 tons of production capacity • Gorham Paper and Tissue started in May of 2011 when it re-started the
former Fraser Papers facility. The legacy of Gorham is extensive, dating back to 1852 when the operation opened as a saw mill.
• White Mountain Tissue began as a joint venture between the Gorham facility and the Old Town pulp mill, and launched with an investment of $35 million to install a state-of-the-art tissue machine. We are one of North America’s only independent parent roll tissue suppliers.
Introduction ~ What we do….
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• What we do…produce tissue & towel products • North American Market is about 9.2 MM tons • Growing annually at a rate of 1-1/2 to 2% • Historically, we have manufactured Parents Rolls for independent
converters • Today…we have expanded our capabilities, White Mountain Tissue offers
Consumer Paper Products
Our Business
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o Inputs ~ Controlling fiber, energy & people
The winters of 2013 & 14 were disastrous for the business
due to gas volatility forcing us to curtail operations
Customers looked elsewhere due to our erratic operations
o Outputs ~ Parent Rolls, Consumer Products & Waste
Responsiveness to our customer base/market
Efficient Operations
Spend lots of time rebuilding relationships following 2014
o Attributes ~ Quality, Service/Performance & Value
Customer confidence
Stability & Reliability
Competitiveness (new facilities south of Mason-Dixon line)
Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability practices
MysticTM
Luxury Products • Ultra-Soft Bath Tissue with Aloe-E • Extra Soft/Strong Kitchen Towel • Facial ~ Aloe-E or anti-viral
White Mountain Summit Products • Ultra-Soft and Strong Bath Tissue 2-ply • Premium Bath Tissue 2-ply • 1000 count 1-ply • Kitchen Towels (1-ply, 2-ply & recycled) • Napkin
White Mountain Professional Products • Hard wound & center-pull • Multi-fold and C-fold • JRT and Standard Roll • Kitchen Towel • Kraft, Natural & White
Private Label
Our Product Line
Our Energy Platform
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o Energy ~ NG & LFG, Hydro & Public Service Power, Water & Heat (steam)
Gas ~ annualized at 700,000 DT
Invested $6 MM in 2011
Direct connection to PNGTS pipeline
Methane Gas pipeline from District Landfill
Power ~ annualized at 80,000 MW’s
95% is hydropower
Interconnect agreement Gorham, Brookfield and Eversource
Gorham could not compete with a public service supply only
Concerns….
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o From an Energy Perspective,
Oil back-up is inefficient…but partially mitigates risk
New tissue machine dependent on NG
Higher energy consumption during winter months ~ 3000 DT/day
Impact of NG volatility
Historically, increased energy costs during winter months have negated our
margins; but eventually
Impacts our long-term viability and jobs……….
At the end-of-the-day, we need stability in our gas supply to remain competitive
with those south of us………
Also, there may be growth opportunities with a stable NG supply, i.e. small-scale
CHP units, expansion, converting, etc.
Thank You
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