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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
7
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
FSC Certification - Tissue
ISO 9001:2008 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
The Versatile, Eco-Utopian Grass
Bamboo
The Versatile, Eco-Utopian Grass
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
Clearly Herbal Ingredients
“10 Elements to Superiority”
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
Clearly Herbal Ingredients
“10 Elements to Superiority”
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 Ingredients
“10 Elements to Superiority”
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
GreenHygienics.com
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